General Manager - Premium Leisure & Hospitality

COREcruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique countryside hospitality business in Bristol is seeking an experienced General Manager. This senior role requires full operational ownership of a multi-revenue site, encompassing restaurants, bars, accommodation, and activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, P&L management expertise, and a passion for guest experience. Responsibilities include daily operations management and development of a high-performing team. An interest in sport or activity-led hospitality is an advantage. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager in hospitality.
• Strong commercial acumen and P&L management skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the hospitality business.
• Drive guest experience and operational efficiency.
• Recruit and develop high-performing teams.

Skills

Leadership in hospitality

P&L management

Guest service excellence

Team recruitment and training

Job description

Bristol £55,000–£65,000 incl.TRONC

A unique countryside hospitality business is looking for an experienced General Manager to take full ownership of a multi-faceted site combining restaurants, bars, accommodation, retail and sport‑led experiences. This is a senior, hands‑on role for someone who enjoys variety, pace and responsibility, and is comfortable leading from the front.

The role covers the full operation – from food and drink to guest accommodation, retail and activity‑led experiences. You’ll be trusted to run the site day to day, set standards, lead a large multi‑disciplinary team and drive both guest experience and commercial performance.

What the role looks like

• Full responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the entire site
• Leading front‑of‑house operations across restaurants, bars, accommodation, retail and activities
• Driving guest experience, revenue opportunities and operational efficiency
• Managing and developing a senior leadership team and wider workforce
• Recruiting, training and retaining high‑performing teams
• Managing P&L, costs, stock, payroll and profitability
• Handling guest feedback confidently and resolving issues quickly

What they’re looking for

• A proven General Manager with experience across hospitality and accommodation
• Comfortable owning a complex, multi‑revenue operation
• Commercially strong with solid P&L experience
• A confident leader who builds trust and accountability
• Naturally hands‑on and calm under pressure
• Strong on standards, cleanliness, safety and guest journey
• Organised, proactive and solutions‑focused
• An interest in sport or activity‑led hospitality is a strong advantage

Interested? Get in touch – [e-mail]