General Manager, Day Release

We are looking for an experienced General Manager to lead our newest venue, Day Release, at Signal Yard on Milton Park. Day Release is Tap Social's largest venue to date,  with a fresh bakery counter, delicious locally roasted coffee, wood fired pizzas, seasonal salads and sandwiches and a range of other deli items as well as a fully stocked bar featuring Tap Social beers.

Main Responsibilities

  • Launching our new venue in late July/early August 2026
  • Managing rotas and forecasting for the week ahead
  • Focusing on GP while driving sales to the venue across a range of revenue streams
  • Managing labour and cost budgets, working to a forecast, and responsible for overall profit and loss of the venue 
  • Acting as a brand ambassador for our social enterprise mission, supporting prisoners and prison leavers in the workplace and helping us to raise awareness with venue visitors
  • Leading the team on shifts
  • Managing bookings system and corresponding with customers to book in events, private hire, table bookings, etc. 
  • Arranging and booking private hire and events from start to finish
  • Taking responsibility for the venues Health & Safety protocols to maintain a 5 star hygiene rating
  • Supporting training and staff development
  • Retain information about products and social enterprise model and be able to talk confidently about them with customers

Required Experience 

  • Exceptional work ethic and proven ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, effectively managing multiple tasks
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skill
  • Engaging and approachable demeanour, fostering positive working relationships and promoting a collaborative team environment
  • A minimum of three years experience in a similar role  

Please send a CV and cover letter explaining why you would be right for this role to dayrelease@tapsocialmovement.com. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.