General Manager - The Cocktail Club

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General Manager – The Cocktail Club, Oxford Circus

What's in It for You?

• £45,000 - £48,000 DOE base salary + service charge.
• Exciting bonus scheme so you share in the business’ success.
• Up to 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
• Private medical insurance.
• 4 x Salary life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens.
• Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal.
• Early access to your pay through Wagestream.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
• Training and development opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!
• Fun and vibrant working environment with a fantastic team.

About Us:

We are The Cocktail Club , where the party's OFF THE HOOK and the bartenders are straight up LEGENDS. Leave your inhibitions at the door and get ready for mind-blowing cocktails, epic vibes, and permission to let loose. EVERYONE. WELCOME. ALWAYS.

What We Need:

General Managers are the backbone of our teams by setting example and supporting every single team member! We are looking for standout people to come and make a real impact in the business!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations and confidently run busy shifts, ensuring a seamless experience for our guests.
• Handle P&L management, stock control, meeting targets, and submitting reports.
• Be a creative manager, coming up with innovative ideas to make your bar the best place to visit and work.
• Manage and develop a team of professionals, inspiring and incentivise them to deliver 5-star service.
• Ensure compliance with licenses, risk assessments, and health & safety standards.
• Organize team rotas and efficiently manage labour.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in a General Manager role (3 years minimum)
• First-class knowledge of classic cocktails and a passion for mixology.
• Confident with handling money and strong business acumen.
• Excellent leadership, training, and team-building skills.
• Methodical, thorough, and effective problem-solving abilities.
• Approachable, self-motivated, and driven with excellent communication skills.
• You’ll need to be a hands-on manager who isn’t afraid to get behind a station when your team is in the weeds and smash out those dozen Old Fashions!

About Nightcap:

Nightcap is an award-winning operator in the late-night bar scene. We operate a portfolio of bars and venues across the UK, including brands like The Cocktail Club, Tonight Josephine, Barrio Familia, and Dirty Martini to name just a few. With a mission to be the UK’s leading bar group. Our purpose of existence is the belief that EVERYONE deserves a great night out, and therefore it's everyone's job to make sure we create great nights... and days out! We have a lively and dynamic work-ethos across all our bars and offices. Our culture is creative, innovative, and collaborative, where everyone contributes ideas and brings their true self to work every day, as we are hell-bent on harnessing a place where everyone can belong. Working here is fast paced, at times challenging, but copious amounts of fun!

If you enjoy mixing up delicious cocktails and providing excellent service to create memorable experiences for our guests, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We look forward to having you join our team at The Cocktail Club!