
Assistant General Manager for The Bull, Wanstead (live out)
About Us
Livelyhood Pub Group is proud to be an independent London Hospitality Operator where every guest experience matters. Our sites are built on the fun art of hospitality and we're passionate about community.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do and to support the growth at The Bull alongside our ongoing investment plans, the time's right to bring in an Assistant General Manager to support our General Manager in delivering an exceptional Livelyhood experience every day.
The Assistant General Manager Role
As Assistant General Manager, you’ll help run operations, lead the team, and step in to cover the GM when needed. You’ll ensure the pub runs smoothly, maintain high standards and drive results.
What You’ll Do:
Be the GM’s right-hand and step in as acting GM when needed
Lead, develop and inspire our talented teams
Drive operational excellence, sales, and profitability
Keep standards high across food, drink, and guest experience
Take ownership of key areas as agreed with GM
Make the pub a place where both guests and teams love to be
Embrace being an independent, community pub.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience managing a busy pub, bar or restaurant team
Confident stepping up as acting GM
Individuals who want to progress into the GM role -AGM is a stepping stone into this.
Proven leadership skills, able to motivate Front & BOH teams
Confident managing operational performance
Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
Someone who loves a great community pub & never forgets that hospitality at its heart is fun!
This is a multi faceted pub, with a large outdoor garden, with kitchen and an upstairs events space. If you have previous management experience in these areas, you'll have us at hello!
Our Assistant General Managers will role model in a way that has our Livelyhood Purpose and our five Lively Ways (values) of Authentic, Daring, People, Lively and Sustainable at its very heart.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
We offer a competitive salary of £38,500 - £40,500 + tronc, bringing an OTE £41,500 - £44,500
Additional quarterly bonus scheme - £1,300 a quarter//£5,200 a year.
45 Hour working weeks
40% food and drink discount for you and 3 guests valid in all sites from day 1
Milestone rewards and recognition scheme - starts when you celebrate 6 months with us and keeps going!
Retail and hospitality discounts via Hospitality Rewards
We offer a range of apprenticeships to support your development if you're keen
Wellbeing focused employer– with employee assistance support available
Access to 35% of your earnings on demand giving you financial flexibility
Be part of an independent , collaborative, culture where your voice is heard & your ideas welcome
Career progression toward GM opportunities
We are genuinely one team. We love our London communities, we're passionate about dogs, new products (food and drink), focused on sustainability and we are super proud of our close, active relationships with our charity partners - The BigKid Foundation, Only A Pavement Away and The Licensed Trade Charity.
Our Livelyhood Venues
You’ll find us in Crystal Palace ( The Faber Fox), Balham ( The Regent), Wimbledon ( The Old Frizzle), Clapham South ( The Perky Nel), Bromley South ( Saucy Bird) Elephant and Castle ( The Rosy Hue) and Wanstead ( The Bull)
We’d love to hear from you
Auditions are happening now! We are reviewing Assistant General Manager applications as they arrive, so don't delay in sending us yours
You’ll understand that all applicants will require a UK bank account and proof of their eligibility to work in the UK

Independent, inviting and right up your street, Livelyhood’s neighbourhood pubs are fast becoming South London’s best-loved locals.
The Regent Balham, The Perky Nel Clapham, The Mere Scribbler Streatham, The Old Frizzle in Wimbledon, The Faber Fox in Crystal Palace The Artful Duke in Bromley and The Ros Hue in Elephant & Castle are all venues with their own unique charm, yet all of them are built on the foundations and traditions of what makes a great pub; delicious food any time of day, teams who go above and beyond the call of duty, and providing a warm welcome, every time you set foot through the door.
With more new openings planned for the months ahead we are on the hunt for brilliant people to make this all happen so don't hesitate to get in touch!