General Manager

George & Pilgrims; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique hospitality venue in Glastonbury seeks a General Manager to lead operations in a vibrant and quirky town. This role involves ownership of hotel and accommodation operations, fresh food offerings, and team leadership in a historic building. Candidates should possess proven experience in hospitality management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a lively environment. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, live-in accommodation, and a supportive work culture. Apply now to make your mark in one of the UK's most distinctive destinations.

Benefits

Up to 15% quarterly bonus

Live-in accommodation

Food and accommodation discounts

Career development programmes

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing hotel operations, food and drink, and team leadership.
• Ability to manage a historic, listed building with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead hotel and accommodation operations.
• Ensure high standards for food and drink offerings.
• Oversee team training and development.
• Enhance the guest experience for tourists and locals.

Skills

Proven General Manager experience in hospitality

Strong leadership

Commercial awareness

Adaptable and calm under pressure

People-focused

Job description

Why work for us?

• Work/Life Balance? A genuine belief in work/life balance and an understanding of working together to promote flexibility
• Bonus? Up to 15% of salary able to be achieved on a quarterly basis
• Tips? A Tronc scheme with 100% of gratuities distributed to our teams every week via TipJar
• Financial Support? Access wages as you earn them through Wagestream,
• Development? Inspirational career development programmes
• Recognition? Dedicated reward and recognition platform
• Discounts? Food and Accommodation discounts nationwide
• Personal support? Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

General Manager – Hospitality Venue (Live-In)

New Year, New Job!

We are looking for an experienced and adaptable General Manager to lead a unique hospitality business in the heart of Glastonbury — a vibrant, quirky town loved by tourists and locals alike.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident GM who can flex between hotel operations, fresh food, and high street hospitality, all within a Grade I listed building full of character (and the challenges that come with it!).

The Offer

• Salary up to £45,000 (with flexibility for the right candidate)
• Live-in accommodation
• £27 AWT with a balanced split:
  • 40% Food
  • 40% Drink
  • 20% Accommodation
• Newly refurbished 1-bed General Manager flat, featuring:
  • Separate private entrance
  • Kitchen & lounge
  • Shower room

The Role

As General Manager, you will take full ownership of the business, leading from the front and ensuring exceptional standards across:

• Hotel and accommodation operations
• Fresh food and drink offer
• Team leadership, training, and development
• Guest experience for both tourists and loyal local customers
• Managing a historic, listed building with care and attention

You’ll need to be resilient, flexible, and people-focused, with the ability to thrive in a lively and sometimes unconventional location.

About You

• Proven General Manager experience in hospitality
• Comfortable managing a mixed operation (hotel, food & drink)
• Strong leadership and commercial awareness
• Adaptable, calm under pressure, and solutions-focused
• Appreciates the charm — and challenges — of a historic venue

If you’re ready to start the New Year with a new challenge and want to run a truly individual hospitality business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and make your mark in one of the UK’s most distinctive destinations.