Permanent

General Manager

H&C Solutions

Hackney, E8 2AY

Competitive

Posted: 17 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 15 November 2026

Ref: JOB-61555

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About the Role

H&C Solutions seeks an experienced General Manager for an independent East London pub with a strong food focus, based in Hackney. This permanent role offers a competitive salary package of £50,000 and full responsibility for running the business. The successful candidate will take ownership of daily operations, moving confidently between bar, floor and pass in a site balancing dining and drinks equally. Working closely with the owner while enjoying genuine autonomy, the General Manager will shape standards, drive revenue and develop the team. Key skills include hands-on leadership, guest focus, commercial acumen and team development. This position suits a driven manager ready to run a respected neighbourhood pub with creative input.

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An independent East London pub with a strong food focus is seeking an experienced and driven General Manager to lead the business. This is a hands£on, guest£focused role within a site that balances dining and drinks equally, making it ideal for a manager who can move confidently between the bar, the floor and the pass.

Weandrsquo;re looking for a leader who can take full ownership of the operation, working closely with the owner while having the autonomy to shape standards, drive revenue and develop the team. This is a rare opportunity to run a respected neighbourhood pub with genuine independence and creative input.

General Manger Benefits:

andpound;50,000 Salary Package
Full responsibility for running an established, well£loved East London pub
A balanced food£led and wet£led business requiring a versatile, hands£on approach
Direct collaboration with the owner, with freedom to influence menus, service style and events
Rotas designed with work£life balance in mind
A lively, supportive and enjoyable working environment
Generous staff discount

General Manager Requirements:

Proven management experience within a pub, bar or restaurant environmen
Strong understanding of restaurant£style service and dining room standards
Confident with wine, cocktails and bar operations
A practical, adaptable leader who can oversee both FOH and BOH operations
Ability to motivate, train and develop a team
Commercial awareness, including stock control, labour management and driving revenue
Someone who thrives in an independent setting and enjoys taking ownership

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