About the Location
Purchased 2015. 78 Bedrooms. 91‑seater restaurant overlooking the terrace and bridge. Spacious pub and terrace. 3 Private Event Spaces – seating up to 144. Boasting fantastic panoramic views of the Suspension Bridge and Gorge, an idyllic position in the heart of Clifton Village’s Georgian splendor.
About the Role
Pub General Manager
£45,000‑£50,000 DOE (INCLUDING TRONC) plus generous company benefits, training & development.
45 hours per week. Permanent position. Hotel du Vin Bristol Avon Gorge.
The White Lion is a fantastic pub attached to The Avon Gorge Hotel. It offers an outdoor terrace with stunning views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Avon Gorge, private gardens that can be booked for exclusive BBQs and events, a big screen TV that shows most sporting events, and a fresh, delicious menu. When the sun is shining the terrace triples the number of guests that the White Lion can accommodate, turning it from a relaxing bar to one of the busiest watering holes in Bristol. This presents the management team with unique opportunities and challenges: managing guest expectations alongside operating costs and flexible rosters.
We are looking for a hands‑on Pub General Manager to take on the running of the White Lion. You will bring all the experience you have gained throughout your career and put it to good use. This isn’t a role for the faint of heart; you will lead from the front and need to be organised, professional, and have a keen eye for detail.
You will be reporting into the General Manager of The Avon Gorge Hotel and working alongside the operations team on a daily basis. You will be responsible for delivering weekly sales targets and controlling payroll and stock.
We're looking for someone who has proven experience as a Pub General Manager or Bar Manager in an establishment that focusses on high‑quality food and service. You'll also be an experienced people leader, able to motivate, engage, and get the best out of your team while ensuring their development needs are met.
Benefits
* Heavily discounted staff room rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
* Discounted friends and family room rate with 50% off best available rate.
* 35% off your bill when you dine in our brasseries and bistros.
* Fully funded apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career.
* High‑street discounts on a range of shops, experiences, and holidays.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
* Healthcare cash plans – dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month.
* Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 for bringing friends jobs.
* A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
* Wellness & national campaign days calendar promoting activities like Pay Day Lunches, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, and more.
* Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earned, letting you track wages real‑time, stream up to 50% of earned money, learn money‑management tips, and save directly from your salary.
* Complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with dinner, bed & breakfast.
* We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
* Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family.
Post‑Probation Benefits
* Private medical healthcare.
* Bonus plan based on clear and transparent KPIs.
* Critical illness cover.
* Life assurance.
Our Sustainability Goals
* 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy, mainly from wind farms around the UK.
* We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels.
* We have moved to a chemical‑free cleaning system in bedrooms and public areas, and an enzyme‑based eco‑friendly system for kitchens.
* Volunteer for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace.
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