Pub Management Jobs in Bristol

Looking for pub management jobs in Bristol? Join Greene King and lead one of Bristol's best-loved community pubs. As one of the UK's leading pub companies with over 200 years of heritage, we're looking for passionate leaders to manage our venues across this vibrant, growing city.

Bristol isn't just a great place to live – it's a brilliant place to build a hospitality management career. With living costs around 30% lower than London, excellent transport links, and a thriving food and drink scene, Bristol offers pub managers the perfect balance of career opportunity and quality of life. From the historic harbourside to the creative energy of Stokes Croft, Bristol's neighborhoods each have their own character, and our pubs are right at the heart of these communities.

Why Pub Management in Bristol?

Bristol's hospitality sector is booming. The city attracts millions of tourists each year, while locals are fiercely loyal to their neighbourhood pubs. This creates a dynamic environment where great pub managers can really make their mark. Whether you're running a city centre venue serving after-work crowds and weekend revelers, or a community local where regulars know each other by name, Bristol offers diverse management opportunities.

At Greene King, we operate some of Bristol's most characterful pubs. The Shakespeare – Bristol's oldest alehouse dating back to 1777 – sits in the heart of the city. The Channings Hotel combines accommodation with pub hospitality. The Wackum Inn serves families and locals in South Bristol. Each venue has its own identity, customer base, and opportunities.

What You'll Do as a Pub Manager

As a Greene King pub manager in Bristol, you're not just running a business – you're leading a team, serving your community, and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. You'll manage everything from staff rotas and stock control to customer service and event planning. You'll hit financial targets while maintaining the high standards Greene King is known for.

Your responsibilities include recruiting and developing your team, ensuring health and safety compliance, driving sales through promotions and events, maintaining the venue's atmosphere and standards, building relationships with regular customers, and managing budgets and reporting. We'll train you in all of this, and our area managers provide ongoing support.

Career Progression That's Real

We're serious about developing managers. Many of our area managers and senior leaders started behind the bar or in entry-level management roles. Your career path could progress from Assistant Manager learning the ropes and supporting the GM, to General Manager running your own venue with full P&L responsibility, then Multi-Site Manager overseeing several locations, and up to Area Manager leading a portfolio of pubs across a region.

We offer structured management training programmes, apprenticeships including hospitality manager qualifications, mentorship from experienced multi-site and area managers, and opportunities to move between different types of venues as you develop. This isn't just a job – it's a career with clear progression.

Your Pub Management Package

Pub management jobs in Bristol with Greene King typically offer salaries from £30,000 to £55,000 depending on venue size and experience, with performance-based bonuses. Many roles include live-in accommodation, which is especially valuable given Bristol's housing market.

Beyond salary, you get real benefits that make a difference:

Eat, Drink & Stay 50% discount on food and drinks across all Greene King venues when you're not working. Take your team out for a meal at another pub, or enjoy date night without the full bill. Plus 20% discount for family and friends, and exclusive rates at Greene King Inns for accommodation. Perfect for exploring the UK or housing visiting family.

Pounds in Your Pocket Wage Stream gives you access to up to 40% of your earned wages before payday – helpful for managing cash flow. Share schemes mean you can own part of the company you work for. Length of service awards recognize your loyalty. And our refer-a-friend scheme rewards you for bringing great people into the business.

Wellness & Support Managing a pub can be demanding, so we offer 24/7 support through Hospitality Action, including financial and legal advice. Access to Peppy, our digital health platform covering everything from mental health to nutrition and family planning. Life assurance and pension contributions. This isn't just about your wellbeing at work – it's about your whole life.

Bristol: A City That Works for You

Bristol consistently ranks as one of the UK's best cities to live in. The cost of living is significantly lower than London – you'll pay around 30% less for housing and daily expenses. This means your management salary gives you a better quality of life. You can actually afford to enjoy the city you work in.

The city offers incredible transport links with Bristol Temple Meads connecting you to London, Birmingham, and beyond. Bristol Airport serves destinations across Europe. And if you're driving, the M4 and M5 put you within easy reach of Bath, Wales, the Cotswolds, and the Southwest coast.

Bristol's famous for its street art, music scene, and independent spirit. The harbourside development has transformed the city centre. There are festivals year-round, from the Balloon Fiesta to harbourside events. For pub managers, this vibrant cultural scene means diverse customers and endless opportunities to create events and promotions that resonate with the community.

What We're Looking For

We want pub managers who are natural leaders, comfortable with both the business side and the people side of hospitality. You should be financially savvy – understanding P&L, controlling costs, and driving revenue. But you also need to be a people person who can motivate a team, handle difficult situations with grace, and make every customer feel welcome.

Experience in hospitality management is valuable, but we also look for potential. If you've got leadership experience in retail, leisure, or other customer-facing sectors, and you're passionate about hospitality, we want to hear from you. We'll provide the training; you bring the drive and the people skills.

Apply for Pub Management Jobs in Bristol

Bristol's hospitality scene is thriving, and Greene King is at the heart of it. If you're ready to lead your own venue, develop your team, and be part of a company that's invested in your success, apply for pub management jobs in Bristol today.

We're hiring managers across the city right now. Join over 40,000 Greene King team members across the UK and start building the management career you deserve.