General Manager - Walkabout, Bristol
Salary – Up to £50,000
A little bit about the opportunity…
Walkabout and Felson’s – A Dual Destination in the Heart of Bristol
Located on vibrant Corn Street, Walkabout and Felson’s sits at the heart of one of Bristol’s busiest city centre spots. Just outside is The Exchange and the buzzing St Nicholas Market, with Bristol Harbourside, Queen Square, the Old Vic, and Watershed cinema all just moments away—driving consistent footfall day and night.
During the week, the area is packed with professionals from legal, finance, and tech businesses. Come evening and weekends, the crowd shifts to students from the University of Bristol and UWE, young professionals, and tourists. O’Neill’s on Baldwin Street and the Harbourside venues bring competition, but Walkabout and Felson’s stand out as a top choice.
Walkabout delivers an unbeatable sports experience, with over 20 HD screens and a standout reputation for rugby. Its lively bottomless brunches, student deals, and group packages keep the energy high. Upstairs, Felson’s Cocktail Lounge and Stick Hall offers a cool, laid-back vibe with cocktails, pool, shuffleboard, and private rooms like The Lounge—perfect for relaxed midweek drinks or special celebrations.
We’re looking for a General Manager full of passion, a People-First Leader Who Drives Sales. You’ll build a team that perform. From smart hiring to sharp coaching, you create a culture that sells, serves, and delivers. You lead with energy, purpose, and impact.
With an Entrepreneurial Mindset That Spots Growth, you’ll move fast, think big, and find revenue where others don’t. Whether it’s bold promotions or collaborative partnerships, you turn ideas into results.
Ideally your Commercial Acumen will not only allow you totrack numbers—you’ll drive them. From sales and labour to events and guest spend, you treat the venue like it’s yours and deliver growth every time
Finally, the most important - Safety Mindset that Protects the Business and Powers the Vibe. You don’t just meet standards—you exceed them. You keep licensing and operations watertight without killing the buzz, balancing safety and atmosphere with ease.
Please Note: To be eligible to apply, you MUST hold a valid Personal Licence.
What's in it for you?
- Bonus opportunities
- Award winning training and development programmes
- Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Estate
- Referral scheme of up to £1,000 per person
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance – Licence Trade Charity
- VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars
- Stonegate Hotel Discounts
- Flexible working
- David Lloyd Corporate Discount Rates
- Vitality Healthcare
- Discounted Dental Insurance
- Wagestream – Early access to your earned wages
- Stonegate Xtra Rewards – Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers
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At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld.
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