General Manager — The Lord Stanley
We’re looking for a brilliant General Manager to run The Lord Stanley — someone who genuinely loves pubs, great food, good wine, and looking after people properly.
If you’re hands-on, steady under pressure, and happiest on the floor with your team and your regulars, this could be the role for you.
About the Pub
Tucked away in Camden, The Lord Stanley is a proper North London pub. No gimmicks, no TVs, no loud distractions — just good conversation, big wooden tables, and a room full of people enjoying themselves.
We believe in old-fashioned pub hospitality: warm, relaxed, knowledgeable service from a team that genuinely enjoys being there. It’s a place where people come to share a bottle, eat well, and settle in for the evening.
The Food
Food sits right at the heart of the pub. Our menu is Mediterranean-inspired, generous and seasonal, built around well-sourced ingredients. It changes every four weeks and lives on a chalkboard — simple, honest cooking done well.
We’re proud of the food, and we’re looking for someone who feels the same.
The Drinks
Wine is a big part of who we are. We focus on small producers and interesting, lesser-known grape varieties that work beautifully with the food. Alongside that you’ll find well-kept rotating ales, fresh draught beers, a strong spirits selection and a few house infusions.
About Stanley Pubs
Stanley Pubs is a small independent group with a handful of thriving neighbourhood pubs across Islington and Camden. We care deeply about our pubs and the people who run them. We grow carefully, support our teams properly, and give our managers real trust and autonomy.
The Role
This is a genuine opportunity to run a much-loved local pub.
You’ll lead the team, set the tone of the room, and take real ownership of the business — making sure The Lord Stanley remains somewhere people want to return to again and again.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Leads from the front
- Is genuinely people-focused
- Cares about food, wine and great service
- Builds strong, happy teams
- Understands what makes a neighbourhood pub special
- Is looking for something long-term
We offer an excellent package for the right person.
If this sounds like your kind of pub, we’d love to hear from you.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to lead a dynamic team within a thriving organisation. Candidates with a passion for hospitality excellence and proven leadership capabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please send a short note about yourself to [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £42,000.00-£48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
