General Manager - George & Pilgrims

RedCat Pub Company; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique hospitality business in Glastonbury is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead operations in a vibrant venue. The role involves managing hotel operations, enhancing the fresh food and drink offer, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, be adaptable, and thrive in a lively atmosphere. Live-in accommodation and a competitive salary of up to £45,000 are offered, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Up to 15% bonus

Tips via Tronc

Employee assistance programme

Food and accommodation discounts

Qualifications

• Proven General Manager experience in hospitality.
• Strong leadership and commercial awareness.
• Comfortable managing a mixed operation (hotel, food & drink).

Responsibilities

• Lead hotel and accommodation operations.
• Manage fresh food and drink offer.
• Ensure exceptional standards in guest experience.
• Train and develop team members.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality Management

Resilience

Commercial Awareness

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.