Managing Director – Truman’s Social Club and Truman’s Beer

Truman’s Social Club is a beerhall event and cultural destination with a capacity of 1,000+ based in a 23,000 sq ft warehouse off Blackhorse Lane in East London. The role will manage the Social Club venue plus two other smaller sites – The Newman Arms, a historic central London pub, and Truman’s coffee shop & bar in London City airport. The MD will report to the Board and manage an operational and functional team including finance, marketing, and HR.

Responsibilities

Manage Truman’s Social Club and two other smaller sites – The Newman Arms and Truman’s coffee shop & bar in London City airport; Report to the Board and manage an operational and functional team including finance, marketing, and HR; Implement robust operational processes and procedures to ensure consistently high operational standards; Build, develop and inspire a high performing team through effective and structured management processes and an engaging, collaborative leadership style; Protect, grow and develop the brand and reputation of the venues (both current and future); Set, monitor and deliver a realistic yet stretching financial plan for the business

Requirements

Accomplished and proven operator at this level able to hit the ground running; Love East London and understand its vibe, energy, ideas, and community; Strategic ability to create a vision and direction to build on current success; Balance of strategic, operational, and leadership skills; Happy to be hands-on as well as building and delivering on a compelling vision; Demonstrable track record of success in a similar environment; Delivery of a robust financial performance through excellent P&L management and consistent year on year sales growth; Excellent communication and influencing skills; High degree of commercial acumen; Exceptional organisation skills; Creative, bringing well-researched and founded ideas; Strong understanding of the customer, the competition, and the wider marketplace; All over the detail; Empower and support your team; Strength to step back and consider the bigger picture; Ambitious, driven and excited by the opportunity

Nice to have

Living in East London