General Manager

Butcombe Brewery Limited; Norton St. Philip; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Award-Winning Culture

Benefits Bar

Career Growth & Development

Length of Service Awards

Annual Awards Night

Extra Time Off

Team Discounts

Wellbeing Support

Beautiful Locations & Great Teams

Job summary

The George Inn, Norton St Philip, part of the Butcombe Group, seeks an exceptional General Manager to lead one of Britain's most historic inns. You will steward a landmark business and inspire a talented team to deliver outstanding hospitality and guest experiences.

This is a rare opportunity to continue a celebrated legacy in a Grade I listed inn, build on long-standing traditions, and drive operational excellence across every aspect of the guest journey. Flexible and supportive culture awaits.

Job description

A Rare Opportunity to Lead One of Britain's Most Historic and Award-Winning Inns

As our incredible General Manager, Linda, prepares for her well-earned retirement, a truly unique opportunity has arisen to take the reins at The George Inn, Norton St Philip and lead one of the most iconic inns in the country into its next exciting chapter.

Recognised by Historic England as England's oldest purpose-built inn, The George has welcomed guests for more than 600 years and remains one of the most distinctive and loved destinations within the Butcombe Boutique Inns collection. Recently crowned AA Inn of the Year 2024 and 2025, The George has built an outstanding reputation for exceptional hospitality, outstanding food and unforgettable guest experiences.

Steeped in character and history, this stunning Grade I listed inn has also enjoyed time in the spotlight, recently serving as a key filming location for the feature film Mother's Pride, starring Martin Clunes and James Buckley.

This is far more than a General Manager role. It's an opportunity to become a custodian of a landmark business, lead a talented and passionate team, build on Linda and her teamsincredible legacy, and write the next chapter in the story of one of the most celebrated inns in Britain.

Opportunities like this don't come around often!

What’s In It For You?

• Flexible Working – We understand the importance of work/life balance and offer flexibility to help you make work fit around your lifestyle.
• Award-Winning Culture – Join one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, winners of The Publican Awards Best Pub Employer 501+ Employees 2026, and recognised nationally for our industry-leading training and development programmes.
• Benefits Bar – Access discounts, cashback, and perks across major retailers, holidays, groceries, days out, and more.
• Career Growth & Development – From structured training plans to development opportunities across the business, we’ll support you in building a long-term career in hospitality.
• Length of Service Awards: Celebrate milestones with exciting rewards for your dedication.
• Annual Awards Night: Be recognised and celebrated through our annual Bar Raiser Ball awards, dedicated to recognising the incredible work our teams do.
• Extra Time Off – Enjoy an extra day of holiday on your birthday, plus the option to purchase additional holiday throughout the year.
• Team Discounts – Enjoy 30% off across Butcombe Pubs & Inns and 50% off food whilst on shift.
• Wellbeing Support – We’re proud ambassadors of The Burnt Chef Project and provide access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
• Beautiful Locations & Great Teams – Work in stunning pubs and inns alongside passionate people who genuinely care about delivering amazing experiences.

Why Join Butcombe Group?

We believe hospitality is at its best when people can be themselves. That’s why we’ve created a culture where everyone belongs, a place where you’re encouraged to just beyou. We work From the Heart, Set the Bar High, Raise the Spirits, and create experiences that genuinely become the Talk of the Town.