General Manager – Late Night Venue
Location: Bristol Triangle
Are you an experienced General Manager with a passion for late-night hospitality?
We're looking for a confident, hands-on leader to take the reins of one of Bristol's busiest late-night venues. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, knows how to build high-performing teams, and delivers exceptional guest experiences while maintaining strong commercial performance.
This is not an entry-level management role. We're looking for someone with a proven track record of successfully managing a busy bar, nightclub or late-night venue.
About the Role
As General Manager, you'll be responsible for every aspect of the venue's operation, leading from the front to create a safe, exciting and profitable business.
You'll have full responsibility for:
- Leading, developing and motivating your management and bar teams
- Driving sales and profitability
- Managing labour, stock, GP and operating costs
- Delivering exceptional customer service
- Maintaining licensing objectives and ensuring legal compliance
- Recruitment, training and staff development
- Health & Safety and venue compliance
- Creating a positive team culture with high standards throughout
- Working closely with senior management to continually improve the business
What We're Looking ForEssential
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a General Manager or equivalent in a high-volume late-night venue
- Strong financial understanding, including labour control, stock management and gross profit
- Experience managing large teams in busy environments
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- A hands-on management style with a willingness to work evenings, weekends and late nights
- A strong understanding of licensing legislation and venue compliance
- Experience delivering consistently high operational standards
- Must be available to start the role before Bristol's Freshers' period in September
Desirable
- Personal Licence Holder
- Experience managing security teams
- Experience delivering large-scale events
- Knowledge of EPOS systems and KPI reporting
About You
You'll be someone who:
- Leads by example
- Thrives under pressure
- Makes confident decisions
- Holds yourself and others accountable
- Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Understands that culture starts with leadership
- Loves creating memorable nights for guests
- Takes pride in developing people and building successful teams
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Performance-related bonus
- Company pension
- 28 days paid holiday
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression within a growing hospitality group
- A supportive senior management team
- The opportunity to make a genuine impact on a successful late-night venue
Working Hours
This is a full-time, permanent position. You'll be expected to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and key event dates as required by the business.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced late-night operator looking for your next challenge and want the opportunity to lead one of Bristol's leading nightlife venues, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a short covering letter explaining why you're the right person for the role.
Please note: Due to the nature of the business, applicants must be available to start before Bristol's Freshers' period in September. Applications from candidates who are unable to meet this start date will not be considered.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Pay: £38,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
