General Manager for The Faber Fox independent Pub in Crystal Palace
Livelyhood is on the hunt for its next inspiring General Manager to drive sales at it's local, independent, neighbourhood Pub The Faber Fox - Crystal Palace.
Who are you
You are already an experienced Pub General Manager who runs their site with passion
You'll be committed to people - that's guests, your team, suppliers and charity partners
You'll be inspired by self accountability, P & L ownership and delivery of a successful pub which has community and neighbourhood hospitality at it's very heart.
You'll want to take part in regular conversations with a supportive Line Manager who is keen to chat with you about your business & hear your ideas for moving your site forward. There's genuine opportunity to have your voice and make a difference.
Our General Manager will lead in the delivery of Livelyhood in their pub with our five Lively Ways (values) of Authentic, Daring, People, Lively and Sustainable at its very heart.
About The Faber Fox in Crystal Palace
The Faber Fox is part of Livelyhood pub group, an established, London based owner, creator, and operator of inviting and independent neighbourhood pubs. The Faber Fox is a fantastic looking site, occupying a prime spot on Westow Hill.
It rounds up all the best bits a neighbourhood local can offer including: a large bar and dining space serving delicious food and drink from local suppliers and producers; a dedicated sports area featuring giant screens showing all the latest games; and a heated outdoor garden and terrace boasting some of the area’s best views out over the capital.
About Livelyhood Pub Group
We currently have 7 independent, inviting modern locals in London.
You’ll find us in Crystal Palace ( The Faber Fox), Balham ( The Regent), Wimbledon ( The Old Frizzle), Wanstead ( The Bull) , Clapham South ( The Perky Nel), Bromley South ( The Artful Duke) & Elephant and Castle ( The Rosy Hue).
Our pubs are spaces with personality where you eat well, drink together, are entertained with everything from perfect sports viewing to weekly quizzes & celebrate life at each & every opportunity. Hospitality is in our soul.
We are proud of our pubs and the people we work with. We are super collaborative.
What's In It For You
A competitive salary of £42k - £46k based on your experience + tronc + Bonus
Additional tronc/service payments – a further £4k a year is a strong steer. OTE £46k - £50k
45 Hour working Weeks is the norm
Additional quarterly General Manager bonus plan of £2500 a quarter.
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!
We offer hospitality apprenticeships to support your development if you're keen
Wellbeing focused employer–employee assistance support available
Access to 35% of your earnings on demand giving you financial flexibility
Access sector and retail discounts via our partnership with Hospitality Rewards
What's on our minds
Our Ideal experienced General Manager will: -
have a passion for community pubs & independent operators
grow the business and sales and will have a proven track of succeeding in business growth
be a truly front of house and people centred General Manager - who'll love the local community & thrive on developing the team and coaching their Managers
be relentless in delivering to our guests the best experience every time they choose us
bring outdoor operational experience
have experience of food sales growth
genuinely believe in tweaking environments to create a cracking atmosphere
We are 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.
We’re considering applications as they apply, so don't delay in submitting your application
You will appreciate that all applicants require proof of their eligibility to work in the UK and a UK bank account.
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!
