General Manager – New Live Music Venue

General Manager – New Live Music Venue – Soho up to 75kSalary £65,000–£75,000 + bonusWe are recruiting for an exciting new opening in the heart of Soho for a globally recognised hospitality and entertainment business, launching a seriously cool new live music concept in London.This is much more than a traditional restaurant or bar operation. Live music and entertainment will sit at the heart of the concept, creating an energetic, immersive experience for guests and bringing together exceptional hospitality, food, drinks and world-class entertainment.The business is an established global brand with a strong reputation for creating distinctive, high-energy venues in major cities. This Soho opening is a major new launch for the group, and the Operations Manager will be joining at the beginning of the journey, helping to build the team, establish the culture and set the operational standards from day one.We are looking for someone who genuinely understands hospitality, entertainment and nightlife someone who can lead a large team, thrive in a busy live environment and understands how to create an incredible guest experience while keeping the operation commercially and operationally strong.The General Manager RoleLead the day-to-day venue operationSupport the pre-opening and launchRecruit, train and develop the teamLead busy live music and event nightsDrive service and guest experienceManage rotas, labour and operational costsMaintain exceptional operational standardsWork closely with bar, kitchen and entertainment teamsSupport P&L and commercial performanceBuild a strong team culture from openingThe ideal candidate will:Have a strong hospitality, bar, events or nightlife backgroundHave experience managing high-volume operationsIdeally have live music or entertainment experienceBe commercially and operationally strongHave opening or relaunch experienceBe hands-on, energetic and personableBe a confident team leaderUnderstand premium guest experienceBe comfortable with evenings and weekendsSalary: £65,000–£75,000 + 15% bonusPlease get in touch with your current CV to Stuart Hills or call 0207 790 2666 for more information.