General Manager

  • Contract
  • London

Jamboree Venue


Job Summary

Seeking an experienced, committed, proactive, hands-on General Manager who would enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced environment at Jamboree Venue to oversee daily operations, ensure exceptional customer experiences, and uphold our commitment to cultural and musical excellence.

Job Description

We are URGENTLY seeking an experienced, committed, proactive, hands-on General Manager who would enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced environment at Jamboree Venue. The ideal candidate will oversee daily operations, ensure exceptional customer experiences, and uphold our commitment to cultural and musical excellence. This role is vital in maintaining the venue’s reputation as a unique destination for live music and hospitality. Recently relocated to King’s Cross from its original East End home in Limehouse, the venue is located in a cobbled alleyway perfectly suited to its intimate, unique charm. At Jamboree we celebrate musical forms from around the world, while also providing a home for the theatre arts, cabaret, jazz, European and global folk, often accompanied by traditional dances. Purpose of Job: To take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the business, delivering on profitability, service, and safety standards.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate must be a Personal Licence holder, minimum of 2 years relevant experience * Experienced General Manager/strong Bar Manager ready to step up * Thrives in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment & has a “can-do” attitude * Observant & has the ability to think critically and efficiently * Strong bar-led background with solid cocktail, spirits + wine knowledge * Hands-on & comfortable working bar shifts * Commercially astute with a track record of hitting financial & operational targets * Calm, organised leadership style, skilled communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, diplomatic, flexible problem-solver able to use own initiative * Passion for music-led, culture-driven venues & creating memorable guest experiences * Strong proficiency in Office systems * Willingness to work during peak hours, including nights, weekends, & holidays * A creative, upbeat team player, able to motivate staff & nourish a joyous, richly diverse atmosphere our venue is renowned for

Job Overview

  • Job Title: General Manager
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Catering & Hospitality
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job: General Manager

Job: General Manager

Organisation: Jamboree Venue

Postcode: WC1X 9HH

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