General Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Woody's is an independent riverside bar in Kingston. Known for cocktails, craft beers and good times served up alongside our exciting new 'Vegan Junkyard Menu'
We are seeking a GM to take this successful bar forward.
You must be passionate about cocktails and craft beer and have excellent customer service skills and the ability to lead the team in an enjoyable way.
Woody's relaxes a little during the winter months, but with a huge riverside area, the spring / summer months are a sight to be seen (and get prepared for) so experience of running a busy team is essential.
You will obviously need to be organised and disciplined and used to all relevant day to day management duties including due diligence and management of the kitchen, but are at your happiest front and centre making sure the customers are happy.
You must be enthusiastic, with an ability to come up with fresh ideas to take the bar forward along with the desire to deliver the best food & drinks served by the best team in town.
Send over your CV with a couple of lines about why you reckon you'd be a good fit (don't go crazy, we know you're busy x)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kingston upon Thames: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Hospitality management: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Woody's GM
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Manager roles across Woody's Pub Company's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £38,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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