General Manager, Clifton
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Marston's scores A on the Alion truth index.
We're looking for a General Manager for a premium bar in Bristol. Salary up to £52,000 plus bonus and a generous benefits package.
Marston’s is one of the UK’s largest and most beloved pub chains and today, we operate more than 1,300 pubs, bars and hotels. Now, we’re on the lookout for a great General Manager to take charge at the Lost & Found in Bristol and lead the team to success!
What you get from us: You’ll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:
- Additional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes
- Employer funded Private Medical Insurance
- Pension scheme with additional Life Assurance and Group Income Protection cover included
- Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
- Health Screening Discounts
- Long Service Awards
- Gym Discounts
- 24-hour GP helpline
- Mortgage Advice and support
- Award winning training and development
About the pub
The Lost & Found Bristol is nestled on the Clifton Triangle, enjoy stepping into another world and immerse yourself in the mysteries of the unknown. Embracing the curiosities of astronomy.
The Lost & Found Bristol takes you on an exceptional journey to discover the ethereal wonders of the cosmos. Enjoy the bar’s celestial spirit in a timeless setting, with a magnificent selection of enchanting cocktails and sublime seasonal dishes to ensure a heavenly visit.
The bar has a secret room with its own private bar (holding up to 40), Restaurant area which seats 80 covers & a large bar area that seat another 80 covers and plenty of room for standing and event space.
We are looking for somebody with bars & restaurant experience who can also grow ties with the local businesses and communities.
The pub is currently taking approximately £20,000 per week can increase to over £100,000 per week over the Christmas period.
Have you got what it takes?
It’s true, being a Pub Manager is demanding but the people make it much more than just a job. Brimming with energy and ideas, you’ll add touches of your personality to your pub and think of new ways to delight and excite your customers. You’ll thrive off growing your business and have a ‘lead from the front’ mentality and passion for nurturing your team.
As a General Manager you’ll:
- Care about finding, growing and engaging your team.
- Be accountable for running all aspects of your pub.
- Be passionate about doing the right thing for your staff and your customers.
- Dream big and think differently about new ways to increase sales and growth.
- Celebrate and create a buzz by sharing enjoyable experiences.
Are we right for you?
From cosy locals to pub-restaurants, our destination businesses serve up an award-winning selection of pub classics and innovative new dishes. What’s more, our impressive drinks portfolio combines well-known brands, like Estrella and Hobgoblin, with outstanding craft ales and beers. Add a dash of our unique Marston’s atmosphere and we have the ingredients to make every visit a fantastic experience for our customers. The same goes for our people and as one of our General Managers you’ll find a premium blend of challenge, security and career progression. And whenever you need support or guidance advice from your area manager, you’ll find their door is always open.
Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston’s could be the making of you.
Marston’s. Where people make pubs.
As part of our application process, we use Lily, an AI-powered interviewing assistant to support the early stages of screening. Lily helps us move quickly, keep things flexible for you, and create a more consistent candidate experience, but one thing you should know - all hiring decisions are still made by our people.