Job Description
General Manager
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Bristol
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£45,000 to £55,000 OTE including bonus
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New Opening | Mid September Start | Opening October 2026
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Nancy Spains is coming to Bristol.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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About Nancy Spains
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Nancy Spains is a fast-growing live music and hospitality brand built around real Irish hospitality, great drinks and unforgettable experiences.
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Our mission is simple:
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“Bringing the craic, one tune, one pint, one city at a time.”
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We create venues where people feel welcome, where every shift has energy and where customers leave already planning their next visit.
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The Role
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As General Manager, you'll take full ownership of the venue's performance, people and culture.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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• Lead and inspire the venue team through visible, hands-on leadership
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• Deliver sales targets and manage venue performance
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• Own labour costs, rotas, stock control and operational standards
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• Create an atmosphere that reflects the Nancy Spains experience
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• Develop and coach your team, building future leaders
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• Maintain high standards across customer experience, compliance and operations
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About You
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You'll have:
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• Previous experience as a General Manager, Assistant General Manager or similar hospitality leadership role
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• Experience managing high-volume customer-facing operations
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• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and labour
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• A passion for hospitality, live music and creating memorable experiences
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• The ability to lead from the front, motivate teams and take ownership
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What's On Offer
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• £45,000 to £55,000 OTE including bonus
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• Lead a brand new opening from day one
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• Paid training in London before opening
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• The opportunity to build your own team and shape the culture
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• Career progression as Nancy Spains continues to grow across the UK
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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.
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