General Manager

Job description

General Manager

Bristol

£45,000 to £55,000 OTE including bonus

New Opening | Mid September Start | Opening October 2026

Nancy Spains is coming to Bristol.

Located just off Corn Street in the heart of the historic city centre, our first Bristol venue will bring live music, Irish hospitality and unforgettable nights to the city.

We're looking for an experienced General Manager to lead the opening, build the team and create a venue that becomes one of Bristol's must-visit destinations.

You'll join us in mid-September, complete two to three weeks of training in London, then return to Bristol to prepare for opening in October.

About Nancy Spains

Nancy Spains is a fast-growing live music and hospitality brand built around real Irish hospitality, great drinks and unforgettable experiences.

Our mission is simple:

"Bringing the craic, one tune, one pint, one city at a time."

We create venues where people feel welcome, where every shift has energy and where customers leave already planning their next visit.

The Role

As General Manager, you'll take full ownership of the venue's performance, people and culture.

Leading a team of around nine, including an Assistant General Manager, bartenders and barbacks, you'll be responsible for creating an exceptional guest experience, delivering strong commercial results and building a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the venue team through visible, hands-on leadership

• Deliver sales targets and manage venue performance

• Own labour costs, rotas, stock control and operational standards

• Create an atmosphere that reflects the Nancy Spains experience

• Develop and coach your team, building future leaders

• Maintain high standards across customer experience, compliance and operations

About You

You'll have:

• Previous experience as a General Manager, Assistant General Manager or similar hospitality leadership role

• Experience managing high-volume customer-facing operations

• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and labour

• A passion for hospitality, live music and creating memorable experiences

• The ability to lead from the front, motivate teams and take ownership

What's On Offer

• £45,000 to £55,000 OTE including bonus

• Lead a brand new opening from day one

• Paid training in London before opening

• The opportunity to build your own team and shape the culture

• Career progression as Nancy Spains continues to grow across the UK

If you're ready to bring the craic to Bristol and lead one of our most exciting openings yet, we'd love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Bristol Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-08-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English