General Manager – New Live Music Venue – Soho up to 75k

Overview

In this General Manager role, you lead a premier live music venue in Soho, driving daily operations and delivering a premium guest experience. You will spearhead pre-opening efforts, build and develop the team, and align service with financial performance. The role sits at the heart of a globally recognized hospitality and entertainment brand launching an immersive venue concept. You’ll shape culture, operations, and guest satisfaction from day one with an energetic, hands-on leadership style.

Pay / Benefits

• 15% bonus
• competitive salary

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day venue operations and guest experience
• Support pre-opening and launch activities
• Recruit, train, and develop staff
• Lead busy live music and event nights
• Drive service standards and guest satisfaction
• Manage rotas, labour and operating costs
• Maintain high operational standards
• Coordinate with bar, kitchen, and entertainment teams
• Support P&L and commercial performance
• Build a strong team culture from opening

Key requirements

• Hospitality, bar, events or nightlife background
• Experience managing high-volume operations
• Live music or entertainment experience preferred
• Commercially and operationally strong
• Opening or relaunch experience
• Hands-on, energetic and personable
• Confident team leadership
• Understanding of premium guest experience
• Comfort with evenings and weekends

• Hands-on
• Energetic
• Personable
• High-volume operations management
• P&L awareness
• Staff recruitment and development

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