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General Manager

George & Pilgrims
Glastonbury

£45k

/yr

On-site

Employee

Full-Time

Senior Level

We are looking for an experienced and adaptable General Manager to lead a unique hospitality business in the heart of Glastonbury.

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.

Requirements

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Benefits

  • 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
  • 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
  • A genuine belief in work/life balance and an understanding of working together to promote flexibility

Application Process

Apply now.

About Glastonbury Hospitality Venue

We are a unique hospitality business in the heart of Glastonbury, a vibrant, quirky town loved by tourists and locals alike, operating within a Grade I listed building full of character.

Skills

Fast-paced experience

Hotel operations

Fresh food

High street hospitality

Team leadership

Guest experience

Commercial awareness