About us

Fairgame is a groundbreaking competitive socialising concept, centred around a reimagined funfair experience, for adults only. Classic fairground games have been infused with proprietary RFID technology, allowing players scores to be tracked and displayed on digital leaderboards, creating an experience that is both nostalgic and yet totally fresh and new, and also highly competitive! Games are set against a backdrop of premium, creative cocktails, best in class street food, and beautiful, immersive interiors. This is the funfair exactly like you dont remember.

The business was founded in 2021 by Richard Hilton (Gymbox founder and ex-CEO), Andrew Myers (entertainment lawyer and NED), and Paul Campbell (board member / investor of Hawksmoor, Blacklock, Yard Sale Pizza, the Alchemist, amongst others) and is private equity-backed. Fairgame currently operates a 15,500-square-foot venue in Canary Wharf which opened in October 2022, which welcomes over 330,000 people a year, with annual turnover in excess of £12m and EBITDA of £4.5m. A larger, second London location has now been secured in the City of London, and is due to open in the autumn of 2025. Fairgame is also in advanced negotiations to open its first US location, and first franchised location, in 2025.

About the role

We are seeking a highly personable General Manager with exceptional leadership skills to oversee the launch and opening of our second venue, in the City. The role will encompass building a team of superstars, supporting in the pre-opening planning, and then driving the business forward from launch, managing the day-to-day with passion, positivity and precision.

About you

A highly-skilled General Manager, proficient in managing all areas of a complex, high volume, and multi-faceted hospitality business
Naturally positive, demonstrating a growth mindset and the ability to stay calm under pressure

A dedicated, hardworking individual who is highly-organised, with exceptional time management skills, and a demonstrable ability to delegate effectively
Capable of successfully managing a team of ambitious, strong-minded leaders, keeping them hungry and motivated whilst also coaching their performance through constant, candid feedback
Excellent emotional intelligence and communication skills, able to lead and inspire a team of 150+ people, with the ability to flex your leadership style from one situation to another
Obsessed with the guest experience and driven ensure every member of their team exceeds the guests expectation on a daily basis
Leads from the front and is present on-shift at key times, promoting a culture of teamwork, ownership and excellence across every department
Highly observant with an exceptional eye for detail to meet venue and brand standards
Highly-developed numeracy skills and financial acumen, able to take full accountability for the venue profit and loss account
An articulate communicator, fluent in spoken and written English
A self-starter, a level-headed problem solver, and someone who can be decisive when necessary
Someone who acts with integrity & accountability, who takes ownership and responsibility as the cultural gatekeeper of their venue. Someone whom the team looks up to and values greatly.

Why join Fairgame?

A base salary of up to £65,000
A performance-based bonus of £20,000
28 days paid holiday + an additional day off on your birthday and every subsequent year you have worked for the business
5% matched company pension contribution
Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Annual trip abroad
Free Code app to access hospitality discounts
Free staff meals when on shift
Free games & 50% off food and drinks for you and friends while attending as a guest
Access to cost price wine
50% off at all Blacklock restaurants
Discounted gym membership