Job Description

Salary: 34,000 per year + 10,000 Bonus + Benefits

The Brotherhood of Pursuits & Pastimes, an independent sports bar founded over a decade ago, is on the lookout for a General Manager to join our team. We've built our reputation on creating a sporting experience like no other - a place that brings the stadium atmosphere into the bar while serving an exciting range of speciality food and drinks.

This is a position of significant importance within the business, and we're seeking someone with strong character, drive, and energy to take our Leeds site to the next level. You'll be taking charge of a venue that, just last year, underwent a 500,000 refurbishment to celebrate its 10th anniversary - giving you the opportunity to lead a truly first-class hospitality space. Our regulars feel like family to us, so you'll need to be someone who thrives on building relationships as well as delivering excellence in service and standards.

What You'll Be Doing

As General Manager, you'll be responsible for the smooth running of the venue and for inspiring and leading your team every day. Your duties will include:

Opening and closing the venue Engaging with guests and ensuring memorable experiences Creating and managing staff rotas Conducting nightly line checks Managing stock and overseeing cash handling Training, coaching, and developing the staff and management team to deliver excellent service Driving performance against all targets and goals set Taking charge of the day-to-day operations with a focus on standards, service, and culture
What We Offer You

We believe in looking after our team as much as we look after our guests. Here's what you can expect when you join The Brotherhood:

Competitive salary

of 34,000 per year + 10,000 targeted bonus

29 days paid holiday

, including an extra day during Christmas week.

Quarterly team outings and industry trips

- whether it's a brewery visit, whiskey masterclass, or other opportunities to deepen your knowledge

30% discount

on food and drinks across all our sites

Deposit-free bookings

for you and your friends at any major sporting event

Private medical care

, including support for mental health with 30 free therapy sessions, plus discounts on dental, optical, and physiotherapy services

Company pension and sick pay

Flexible scheduling

to support your lifestyle - from Sunday League football to family roasts, we understand life outside of work matters too
What We're Looking For

We want someone with proven leadership experience in hospitality who's ready to make their mark. You'll need to be:

A confident leader with past experience in motivating and inspiring a team Organised, commercially minded, and results-driven Personable, approachable, and committed to building lasting guest relationships Passionate about hospitality, sport, and creating unforgettable guest experiences
If you're ready to bring your energy, leadership, and personality to one of the most unique sports bars around, we'd love to hear from you.

Next Steps

We will be reviewing all applications carefully and will respond to each one. Interviews will begin during the week commencing

08.09.25

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person