General Manager

St Johns Tavern - General Manager + Live-in available - Modern British Pub Bistro - Seasonal Quality
St. John's Tavern is an iconic British pub sitting pretty in the lively corner of Archway, North London. Think modern, seasonal British pub fare elevated with sensational small plates, and Sunday roasts that people plan their weekends around. Behind the bar: craft beers, signature cocktails, fine wines and some seriously good spirits. Now we're after someone to take the reigns...
You'll be the sort of person who
Genuinely loves food and drink you've got opinions about house pickles and you'll happily argue the case for your favourite grape
Lives and breathes hospitality. Full sections, a wobbly Saturday night, a table of twelve who "booked for six" you're grinning, not sweating
Great knowledge of the London food scene. You know who to watch and where you want to eat next.
Has run a busy site before and can prove it happy team, tight numbers, glowing regulars
Leads from the floor, not the office. Your team would follow you into a Bank Holiday weekend
What you'll actually do
Run the pub like it's yours. Build and look after a brilliant team. Keep the food and drink offer sharp and seasonal. Watch the numbers as closely as the guest experience. Make St. John's Tavern the pub people in N19 (and well beyond) can't stop banging on about.
What's in it for you
A proper pub with a proper reputation, a company that is growing and grows its people, competitive salary plus bonus, and all the usual perks.
What were Looking For:
Put your heart on your sleeve: take ownership, be bold, and run the business as if its your own
Stay cool under pressure calm, composed, and unflappable
Minimum 2 years experience as a General Manager
Deep knowledge of premium gastropub food & drink businesses
Strong communication and organisational skills; approachable leadership
Superb customer and floor service skills
Solid financials, operations, and customer-satisfaction know-how
Entrepreneurial flair and a genuine passion for people development
Love to train, mentor, and grow a high-performing team
Personal License holder is a plus
Whats In It For You
Live-in available
Comprehensive training and ongoing development to accelerate your career
Clear path for progression with regular openings and opportunities to step up
Employee discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
Strategic autonomy: make meaningful decisions, own your results, be fearless
Continuous team trips, management incentives, and socials in a warm, family-like culture
28 days holiday
Employee Assistance Programme via Licence Trade Charity
Lucrative referral scheme: earn up to £1,000 per successful referral
Access to Stream to draw wages as needed
Birthday day off on us
Cycle-to-work scheme
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
Workplace nursery benefit
Length-of-service recognition rewards
A fantastic Archway location with strong catchment and a celeb hot spot vibe
Ready to lead a standout, quality-focused venue in a buzzing London enclave?
If youre bold, people-centric, and commercial with a passion for exceptional food and drink, wed love to meet you.

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