General Manager

  • The Rosy Hue
  • Feb 28, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Experienced General Manager for The Faber Fox independent Pub in Crystal Palace

Livelyhood Pub Group is proud to be an established, independent London Pub Operator. We're keen to find a proven General Manager who loves neighbourhood pubs and who is passionate about guest experience & community for The Faber Fox.

About You
  • You are an experienced Pub General Manager who has led their site with passion- as if they own it.

  • You're committed to people - that's guests, your team, suppliers and charity partners.

  • You're motivated by self-accountability, P & L ownership and delivery of a successful pub to be proud of, with community and authentic neighbourhood hospitality at its very heart.

  • You'll want to collaborate and have regular chats with your GMs peers - we actively encourage this way of working as we passionately believe Peer to Peer support and relationships are key to yours and Livelyhood's growth and success.

  • We also want to hear your ideas for moving your site forward. There's loads of opportunity to have your voice, create your own plans for your business and be the difference.

  • The experience you have developed in turning a business around and/or generating sales growth is key.

  • You enjoy collaborating with marketing to discuss ideas, promote events and create plans that will authentically attract and retain your local community.

  • Previous experience working with outdoor spaces and food whilst not essential, would also be highly advantageous.

  • The FUN art of hospitality is your oxygen (and ours).

Our General Manager leads in the delivery of Livelyhood in their pub in a way that has 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 a great looking pub, 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 fresh 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 over the capital.

Who are Livelyhood

Livelyhood is an established London based owner, creator & operator of modern, inviting & independent neighbourhood pubs.

What's on our minds?

We are genuinely 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.

What's in it for You
  • A competitive salary of £40k - £45k based on your experience + tronc + Bonus

  • Strong additional tronc/service payments - around a further £4k a year. OTE £44k - £49k

  • Additional quarterly General Manager bonus plan of £2500 a quarter/£10k a year plus an over and above EBITDA annual bonus scheme

  • 45 Hour working weeks is the norm

  • 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 pathway

  • Wellbeing focused employer- employee assistance support available

  • Access to 35% of your earnings on demand giving you financial flexibility

  • Access to hospitality and retail discounts via our partnership with Hospitality Rewards

We'd love to hear from you

Auditions are happening now! We are reviewing General Manager applications as they arrive, so please don't delay in sending us yours.

You'll understand that all applicants will require a UK bank account and proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.