General Manager

We are a bold, award-winning business who pride ourselves in empowering our managers with the autonomy to operate premium, fun businesses that ‘wow’ our customers within an industry-leading environment. We run friendly, welcoming, and positive pubs, restaurants and hotels with high standards and take a different approach to others; always striving to be the best we can be.

We are looking for a General Manager to join the family.

Named in honour of Butcombe founder Simon Whitmore, the Whitmore Tap is Butcombe Brewery’s new Bristol taproom, offering the full range of Butcombe cask, keg and bottled beer and cider, with delicious food served across two floors from our Robata charcoal grill and open kitchen.

Located in the heart of Bristol’s Whiteladies Road, our street level bar offers exciting bar snacks, small plates, sharing boards and yakitori skewers, while the upstairs dining room champions British produce, local ingredients and big seasonal flavours. All designed to complement and celebrate our very own brews!

Looking for somewhere to host an event? Our private dining room is the perfect space to celebrate or gather, with unbeatable views over Whiteladies and beyond.

What’s in it for you?

• Work/Life balance! People want and need flexibility - we will help you achieve that!
• The chance to work for an award-winning business. We have won multiple high profile awards over the last few years at the prestigious National Publican Awards including Best Food and Premium Food Offer and Best Managed Pub Co (2024).
• A share of ALL TIPS. This can mean an additional £5,000 per annum (approximate).
• Access to Liberation Life - an incredible platform where you can earn cash-back with major retailers, save money on your purchases including holidays, groceries, gifts and much more!
• The opportunity to work for a diverse, eclectic company and gain experience in a range of businesses and food offers. We take a collaborative approach to business development, giving you independence to drive your pub to success and implement your own ideas – the bigger the better!
• A competitive salary plus an achievable and substantial bonus scheme. Accommodation may also be available.
• Access to industry leading training and development. We offer bespoke training plans as part of our ‘Pillars of Progression’ programme.
• We offer additional support and coaching from our operations team.
• You will work with some of the best locally sourced food and drink produce, including our own, award-winning beer!
• We will back with you the tools you need to do a great job and have invested significantly in our properties.
• The buzz that comes with team parties, events, training courses, great suppliers and some of the industry’s best team rewards, discounts and benefits (including 50% off food on shift).
• A business who cares about you. We are ambassadors for the Burnt Chef Project fighting the stigma of mental health and working with them to train and support our teams. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program that is there 24/7 to provide you with support.