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Featured in Decanter’s “10 new London wine bars you don’t want to miss,” Charley’s Flat brings together exciting wines, seasonal sharing plates, live music and warm neighbourhood hospitality. We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager to work closely with our founder and take ownership of the day-to-day running of the business. You’ll regularly lead busy evening and weekend services, confidently running the venue and team when the founder is away. You’ll take responsibility for: • Staff scheduling, rotas and shift cover., • Leading service and maintaining high standards., • Recruitment, onboarding, training and team development., • Supporting and developing our existing venue assistant manager., • Opening and closing procedures, stock controls and labour costs., • Keeping daily operations organised and resolving issues., • Working with our kitchen and events teams to deliver a great guest experience. About you You have proven management experience in a busy restaurant or wine bar. You’re calm under pressure, confident leading people and comfortable making decisions. You notice what needs doing and see it through. A strong interest in wine, a warm approach to hospitality and regular evening and weekend availability are essential. You’ll work directly with an involved founder, with room to contribute ideas and help shape a growing independent business.

Venue Manager – Pinky Burger Foundry Hospitality Group is looking for a friendly, energetic and highly organised Venue Manager to take care of the day-to-day running of Pinky Burger, our new burger, cocktail and karaoke concept in Balham. This isn’t a traditional restaurant management role. Pinky has a deliberately simple food operation, QR-code ordering, a dedicated bar person and support from our Operations Manager. What we need is someone who can take ownership of the venue and make sure every shift runs brilliantly. You’ll be responsible for opening and setting up the venue, keeping it clean, organised and looking great, welcoming guests, overseeing the floor and QR ordering system, coordinating with the kitchen and bar, managing the private karaoke room and making sure the atmosphere stays fun, friendly and well controlled. Most importantly, we’re looking for personality. You should genuinely enjoy meeting people, be confident talking to guests and have the sort of presence that makes people feel welcome from the moment they walk through the door. You don’t need years of restaurant management experience. You might currently be a supervisor, duty manager, assistant manager or an experienced front-of-house person ready to take the next step. Hospitality experience is important, but attitude, reliability, organisation and personality matter just as much. You’ll have the support of Foundry Hospitality’s Operations Manager, while having plenty of autonomy to make Pinky a great neighbourhood venue. The right person will be: • Warm, outgoing and naturally welcoming, • Reliable and highly organised, • Comfortable taking responsibility for a venue, • Experienced in hospitality, bars, restaurants or similar, • Happy working in a lively, informal environment, • Hands-on — willing to jump in wherever needed, • Confident managing busy evenings and late-night trade, • Someone who takes pride in keeping a venue spotless, organised and ready for service This is a great opportunity for someone looking for their first venue management position without stepping into the complexity of running a large traditional restaurant.

Bar Manager — Bartending Experience Required We’re looking for a hands-on manager with strong bartending skills to oversee the venue’s daily operations, working closely with the owner and MNA. Initially, the role will combine venue management with preparing and serving drinks. As the business becomes busier and the team grows, the focus will move towards managing the floor, supervising staff and overseeing the venue. Hours: 5 days per week, 4 PM–midnight Pay: Starting from £13 per hour, depending on experience Responsibilities Oversee daily operations and ensure excellent customer service. Prepare and serve drinks when required. Manage the floor and coordinate service. Monitor stock, place orders and organise a weekly bar restock. Implement student offers and organise game nights. Work with MNA to deliver promotions and events. Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming venue. Coordinate with the owner for additional support during busy periods. Requirements Previous bartending experience. Management or supervisory experience in hospitality. Strong organisation, communication and leadership skills. A proactive approach to attracting customers and improving their experience. Availability to work evenings and weekends. To apply, send your CV and a short introduction outlining your experience

**The Red Setter - General Manager – Award-Winning Pub, Bar and Restaurant Group – London Competitive salary + Tronc + Performance bonus + Yearly bonus** The Red Setter is a modern British pub and a hub for the local community. Our all-day food offering focuses on seasonality and sharing – from small plates to hearty gastropub classics – while weekends are all about Saturday brunch and stunning Sunday roasts. Behind the bar, you'll find the best of London's craft beer scene, classic cocktails and artisan wines. Located on Clapham's iconic Northcote Road, we're the perfect spot for a few pints, a quick bite, or dinner with friends and family. Our street-side terrace is made for al fresco drinking and dining. The Role • As GM, you will take full ownership of all aspects of running the venue. You will be given autonomy and run the site as if it were your own business., • Being business-savvy and demonstrating great commercial acumen is a must., • Your team will look up to you, so it's essential to train, nurture and develop your staff to maintain incredibly high standards and customer satisfaction., • You have impeccable floor, bar and late-night experience., • You will be given the opportunity to train, personally develop and progress your career as the company continues to grow. What we're looking for: • "Wear your heart on your sleeve", take ownership, be bold and run the business as if it's your own., • Be cool, calm and collected, manage pressure with ease, and don't let anything faze you., • A minimum of 2 years' experience as a General Manager, depending on the property being considered., • Solid communication and organisational skills, with an approachable personality., • Superb customer and floor-service skills., • Excellent all-round business knowledge, from financials to customer satisfaction., • An entrepreneurial flair., • Passionate about people, training, mentoring and growing a team, but most importantly, someone who loves to have fun., • Personal Licence holder beneficial. What's in it for me: • A competitive salary and bonus scheme up to £20,000 bonus, • Training and development., • Career progression and promotion opportunities, with regular new openings around the corner., • Get out and about – you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants., • The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business – take ownership and Be Fearless., • Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere., • Goes without saying, but we'll feed you during your shift., • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)., • Good people know good people – an awesome referral scheme., • Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us., • Cycle to Work scheme. Interested in hearing more? Get in touch so we can arrange to meet up, show you around and tell you more about the role. Welcome to London's Biggest Independent Pub Company! Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for two Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for 'Best Managed Pub Company – 2–50 Sites' on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-Led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 Awards. Urban once again won 'Best Managed Pub Company – 2–50 Sites' in 2023. Most recently, in 2026, we won 'Best Managed Pub Company – 2–50 Sites' and 'Best Food Offering'. In 2025 and 2026, we were also recognised by the Sunday Times in its Top 100 Companies to Work For.

**The Cyclist - General Manager – Award Winning Pub and Restaurant Company - London. Competitive salary + Tronc + Performance bonus + Yearly bonus** The Cyclist is a modern British pub in Balham - one of south London's most vibrant neighbourhoods. Situated just across the road from Balham Station, with an all-day food offering during the week, Saturday brunch and Sunday lunch - it's the ideal place for a few pints, a quick bite, or dinner with friends and family. Our street-side terrace is made for al fresco drinking and dining. Our all-day food offering focuses on seasonality and sharing – from small plates to hearty gastropub classics – Behind the bar, you'll find the best of London's craft beer scene, classic cocktails, small-batch gins and artisan wines. Urban Pubs & Bars are currently recruiting for a talented and highly skilled General Manager with personality and charisma for our expanding group. With an eclectic mix of properties and new openings to suit your personality and style, this really is an exciting time to join a people-focused and progressive, operations-led business. The Role • As GM, you will take full ownership of all aspects of running the venue. You will be given autonomy and run the site as if it were your own business., • Being business-savvy and demonstrating great commercial acumen is a must., • Your team will look up to you, so it's essential to train, nurture and develop your staff to maintain incredibly high standards and customer satisfaction., • You have impeccable floor, bar and late-night experience., • You will be given the opportunity to train, personally develop and progress your career as the company continues to grow. What we're looking for: • "Wear your heart on your sleeve", take ownership, be bold and run the business as if it's your own., • Be cool, calm and collected, manage pressure with ease, and don't let anything faze you., • A minimum of 2 years' experience as a General Manager, depending on the property being considered., • Solid communication and organisational skills, with an approachable personality., • Superb customer and floor-service skills., • Excellent all-round business knowledge, from financials to customer satisfaction., • An entrepreneurial flair., • Passionate about people, training, mentoring and growing a team, but most importantly, someone who loves to have fun., • Personal Licence holder beneficial. What's in it for me: • A competitive salary and bonus scheme., • Training and development., • Career progression and promotion opportunities, with regular new openings around the corner., • Get out and about – you automatically get 30% discount across all our pubs, bars and restaurants., • The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business – take ownership and Be Fearless., • Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere., • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)., • Good people know good people – an awesome referral scheme., • Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us., • Cycle to Work scheme. Interested in hearing more? Please submit your CV and lets talk ! Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company ! Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' in 2023 and most recently won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.

General Manager | Botanica Hall | Clapham Junction | Competitive salary + Tronc + Performance bonus + Yearly bonus Botanica Hall is a little bit different. Right in the heart of Clapham Junction, within the beautifully restored Arding & Hobbs building, Botanica is the kind of place that can start with a morning coffee, drift into a long lunch, get lively over bottomless brunch and finish with cocktails, DJs and a late night. With stylish all-day dining, a coal-fired kitchen, seriously good cocktails and a venue that knows how to have a good time, Botanica has become one of South West London's go-to destinations for everything from date nights and celebrations to after-work drinks and big weekends. By day, it's about great food, brunches and catching up with friends. By night, the lights go down, the cocktails come out and Botanica shifts gear. And now we're looking for someone to take the reins. You'll be the sort of person who... • Understands what makes a great lifestyle venue tick, where food, drinks, service, music and atmosphere all work together, • Thrives on the energy of a busy brunch, packed dining room, celebration booking or late-night crowd, • Can drive daytime trade as confidently as evening and late-night business, • Has a genuine passion for quality food, cocktails and hospitality, • Knows how to create an atmosphere that keeps guests staying for one more drink, • Is commercially sharp and knows how to turn a busy venue into a successful one, • Leads from the floor, inspiring teams through presence, energy and example What you'll do You'll run Botanica Hall like it's your own. From the first coffee of the morning to the last cocktail of the night, you'll be responsible for the entire guest experience. You'll build and develop a brilliant team, maintain exceptional standards, drive sales across all trading periods and ensure Botanica remains a standout destination in Clapham Junction. You'll also play a key role in the venue's events business, delivering everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations for up to 450 guests. Most importantly, you'll make the place feel great. What we're looking for • Minimum 2 years' experience as a General Manager, • Strong background in premium bars, restaurants, lifestyle venues or high-volume hospitality, • Experience across brunch, daytime, evening and late-night trading, • Strong commercial and operational knowledge, • Passion for food, drink and guest experience, • Excellent leadership, communication and people development skills, • Calm under pressure with a true ownership mentality, • Personal Licence holder desirable What's in it for you? A standout venue in one of London's busiest neighbourhoods, backed by a growing company that genuinely invests in its people. • Competitive salary plus bonus - Up to £20,000 bonus, • Comprehensive training and clear progression opportunities, • Employee discounts across the group, • Team socials, incentives and trips, • Birthday day off, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits, • Referral scheme of up to £1,000, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Cycle-to-work scheme Ready to take the reins at one of Clapham Junction's most exciting all-day venues? If you're commercially sharp, people-focused and know how to create a brilliant atmosphere, from bottomless brunch through to late-night cocktails, we'd love to meet you. Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company ! Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' in 2023 Most recently won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.

The role You’ll work alongside a Lead Coach to: • Deliver imaginative, age-appropriate games and activities., • Take an active role throughout every session, helping children feel included and encouraged., • Help set up equipment and pack away afterwards., • Welcome families and build positive relationships with children and parents., • Keep sessions safe, organised and enjoyable., • Follow lesson plans, coaching guidance and safeguarding procedures. Who we’re looking for Personality matters just as much as football ability. We’re looking for someone who: • Is confident, enthusiastic and comfortable engaging young children., • Works well in a team, takes initiative and responds positively to feedback., • Is dependable and punctual, with a strong commitment to attending every scheduled shift., • Communicates clearly and professionally with colleagues and families., • Is comfortable with an active role that involves demonstrating games and joining in., • Is happy to work across Mitcham, Morden and Epsom Downs, moving between venues when required. A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this role. Experience working with children, coaching or leading activities is an advantage. A positive attitude, willingness to learn and a warm, engaging personality are essential. What we offer • Competitive hourly rate, • Training and ongoing support., • A friendly, supportive coaching team., • Opportunities to develop your coaching skills and progress., • A rewarding role helping children grow in confidence through play. Appointment is subject to appropriate references and an enhanced DBS check. To apply, send your CV and a short message explaining why you’d be a great fit for Little Kickers. Please include your availability and confirm that you hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.

30-35 hours a week£15-£17 per hour with service charge + cash tips Pizza and fresh pasta concept an all day casual dining, relaxed family venue for lunches and busy evenings with fun crowd looking for a productive individual to assist the management with great and efficient service paying attention to customers needs key values: Customer relations Attention to serviceAchieving targets on sales set by management looking for someone bubbly and confident with customers, to take orders, be attentive to customers needs during service. Clearing tables and take food to the tables is part of the role. learning to make drinks in the bar will be needed position available immediately

We are seeking a enthusiastic and proactive Assistant Manager to join our Warm Rosette Pub in Barnes! We’re a community-focused pub in Barnes, with a strong reputation for great food, drinks and service. Alongside our everyday pub trade, we host a wide range of events, from birthdays and private parties to weddings, celebrations and larger gatherings. We’re looking for someone who is confident leading a team, passionate about hospitality and understands what it takes to run a successful pub. Working closely with the General Manager, you’ll play an important role in the day to day running of The Crossing. You’ll be a hands-on leader who is equally comfortable managing a busy Friday night, overseeing a private celebration or making sure the cellar is running perfectly. You’ll help ensure that our guests receive consistently excellent service while supporting the team and maintaining the high standards we expect across the pub. Key responsibilities • Supporting the General Manager with the day-to-day operation of the pub, • Leading and motivating the team during busy services, • Maintaining consistently high standards of service, presentation and hospitality, • Taking responsibility for the pub in the absence of the General Manager, • Managing and maintaining the cellar, gas, • Managing stock levels, deliveries and stock rotation, • Supporting ordering and reducing waste and unnecessary stock loss, • Ensuring licensing, health & safety and company procedures are followed, • Training and developing team members, • Dealing confidently and professionally with guest feedback and complaints, • Helping maintain excellent relationships with regular customers and the local community Events are an important part of The Crossing, so experience in private hire and event management is highly desirable. This will include: • Liaising with guests and helping understand their event requirements, • Helping plan and organise events from enquiry through to completion, • Coordinating with the kitchen and front-of-house teams, • Ensuring event spaces are prepared and presented to a high standard, • Managing timings, menus, drinks packages and special requests, • Providing a warm, professional and personal service to hosts and their guests, • Helping generate repeat business and positive recommendations We’re looking for someone who: • Has previous experience in a supervisory or management role within a pub, bar, restaurant or similar hospitality environment, • Is confident and experienced with cellar management, • Has a genuine interest in beer, drinks and hospitality, • Has experience working with private events, functions or celebrations, • Is confident leading a team and taking responsibility, • Has excellent attention to detail and high standards, • Is calm and organised under pressure, • Has excellent communication and customer service skills, • Is commercially aware and understands the importance of sales, GP, stock control and reducing waste, • Is friendly, approachable and enjoys getting to know customers, • Is willing to be hands-on and lead by example, • Has a positive attitude and takes pride in the venue they work in What we offer • A key management position within a well-established Barnes pub, • Great shift patterns, this is not a late pub, • A friendly and supportive working environment, • The opportunity to take ownership and make a real impact, • Festive bonuses, • Staff benefits and discounts This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys pub life — someone who can confidently run a busy service, look after a cellar, lead a team and make sure a wedding, birthday or celebration is an event guests will remember. If you’re passionate about hospitality, take pride in high standards and want to be part of a busy, ambitious pub in the heart of Barnes, we’d love to hear from you.