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General Manager


Company : Young's Pubs


Location : London, England


Created : 2026-02-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

General Manager – Up to £55k plus up to 100% bonus. Live Out.We’re on the lookout for a General Manager for the Old Shades on Whitehall – a pub that's famous for its Sunday Roasts and classic British pub food made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. One of the oldest pubs in the area, this place is all about the best of British – from cask ales to delicious sustainably sourced pub food.This is a food‑lead business that has a fantastic reputation for looking after its guests. Experience managing a fresh food GP is essential, and the perfect candidate is passionate about delivering outstanding hospitality every single day. They are guest‑centric and experienced in running busy food days – the sort of person that thrives in the middle of a busy table‑service during a Sunday Roast.This pub has really grown its reputation over the past couple of years, and there is plenty of opportunity to continue to grow sales in this firm favourite of a pub in an iconic location.Running a Pub for Young's We believe pubs should be differentiated and individual and so we are looking for entrepreneurial General Managers to put their own stamp on our businesses. We’re all about freedom within a framework – you decide what goes on the food menu and that doesn’t mean picking from a bank of recipes! You tailor your offer to your guests and grow the business in line with your business vision! You decide what events and sales‑driving to do, what the team uniform is, and look after all your own recruitment and marketing. If you are a people‑focused Pub General Manager with fresh food experience, then we want to hear from you.What We Offer Our General ManagersHuge annual bonus potential – up to 100% of your salary!Private Health InsuranceEnhanced Company Pension SchemeLife Assurance Scheme20% discount in all Young's pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with RoomsAccess to our Share Save SchemeAccess to our Career Pathway and Training and Development CoursesWhat we look for in a General Manager We are looking for a creative & entrepreneurial General Manager to join and lead our team in our stylish, food focused pub. As the successful General Manager, you will embrace the autonomy given to run your business and offer unique ideas to drive your team to success. You will have a genuine passion for exceptional customer service and a pro‑active approach to team management. You will recruit & develop your team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to delight our customers. You will also be someone who is committed to their career in hospitality and we can offer ongoing development to support you as you grow and succeed with us.Thanks for your interest in working with Youngs. If you’d like to be part of our team, then apply now!“We believe in developing our people to delight our customers”SkillsFresh Food ExperienceGeneral Manager ExperiencePassion for hospitality#J-18808-Ljbffr