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Are you an experienced General Manager looking for your next challenge, and have the Front of House personality to run a busy dining and events pub?Within a small independent East London pub group, The Leytonstone Tavern is a popular, friendly neighbourhood dining pub, focusing on hospitality and service excellence. We’re looking for an experienced General Manager to join an ambitious management team at an independent pub.The Tavern is known for its incredible menu of burgers and taco’s, serving day time and evening, 6 days a week, with the addition of course of our ever popular roasts on Sunday. As part of the Sustainable Restaurant Association, we source direct from high welfare and Regenerative Agriculture. Using the best possible produce is a huge part of our offering. We’re fortunate enough to have recently won an award at the Street Food Championships, and made the finals of the National Burger Awards.As a free-house, we pride ourselves in working exclusively with local breweries, wine merchants focussing on small independent producers, as well as supporting and collaborating with independent alcoholic brands, such as Tiempo Tequila.With a dedicated event space and garden, we also focus on hosting events, including BBQs, weddings and celebrations with bespoke menu’s, as well as curating an interesting events programme throughout the year, such as craft beer festivals and tequila tasting. Our taco and burger trucks are now in use at various festivals and external events throughout the summer months.As General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall operation of our pub/restaurant, ensuring it runs smoothly, efficiently, and profitably. You will lead by example, providing outstanding customer service while managing a team of dedicated staff. Your leadership, financial acumen, and ability to drive sales and customer satisfaction will be key to your success.The Ideal Candidate:Experience: Proven experience as a General Manager, Assistant Manager, or similar role in a busy pub, bar, or restaurant environment.Leadership Skills: Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and inspire a team, while providing clear direction and support.Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of budgets, profit and loss statements, and cost control.Customer Focus: A passion for hospitality and delivering an exceptional customer experience.Problem-Solving Ability: Quick to identify issues and implement effective solutions to ensure smooth operations.Organized & Detail-Oriented: Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize.Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with customers, staff, and suppliers.Why Join Us?Competitive Salary: Offering a competitive salary with performance-based incentives.Career Growth: Opportunities for personal and professional development with the potential for career progression.Benefits: Pension scheme, paid holiday, and other perks.Fun Environment: Work in a vibrant and friendly atmosphere with a passionate team.Staff Discounts: Enjoy discounts on food, drinks, and events at our venue.