General Manager — MAP Group
MAP Maison · Pizza Pārā · La Bibliothèque | Kingsland Road, Hackney, London E8
Between £45,000 - £50,000 per annum | Full-time
About the role
We’re not looking for a desk manager.
MAP Group is a family-run collection of three distinctive venues on Kingsland Road — MAP
Maison (Japanese whisky and cocktail bar), Pizza Pārā (Neapolitan pizza
restaurant), and La Bibliothèque (Mediterranean-Japanese fusion dining, sake, wine and cocktail bar).
Each has its own identity. Together, they share a commitment to quality, creativity, and the
kind of hospitality that keeps people coming back.
We’re looking for a General Manager who is as comfortable behind the bar and on the
floor as they are in a spreadsheet. Someone who can lead from the front, read a room, grow
revenue, and bring fresh energy to everything they touch.
What you’ll own
- Day-to-day operations across all three venues — floor presence is non-negotiable
- Revenue growth: covers, spend-per-head, private hire, events, and beyond
- Team leadership, development, and culture — hiring, training, and retaining great people
- Guest experience from first impression to final farewell
- Masterclasses and curated experiences (Japanese whisky, cocktails, wine, food
pairings)
- Fresh programming ideas — collaborations, pop-ups, members events, seasonal
campaigns
- Coordination with the owner on marketing, social content, and brand direction
- Stock, cost control, and weekly reporting
What we’re looking for
- Proven GM or senior management experience in premium independent hospitality —
bars, restaurants, or both
- Genuinely hands-on: you enjoy being on the floor and leading by example
- A sharp commercial mind — you understand what drives revenue and you act on it
- Creative instinct: you bring ideas without being asked
- Comfortable hosting and presenting in front of guests — whisky masterclasses, sake tastings, private events - a key requirement of the role
- Passion for at least one of: craft cocktails, Japanese whisky, natural wine, or refined
food
- Calm under pressure, decisive, and good with people at every level
- Eligible to work in the UK (the company is not in a position to offer sponsorship)
What we offer
- Between £45,000-£50,000 per annum
- Performance bonus tied to revenue targets
- Real autonomy — your ideas will actually happen here
- Direct working relationship with the founder
- A platform to grow with the group
How to apply
Send your CV and a short note on what you’d bring to MAP Group to: [email protected]
No recruitment agencies, please.
Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
