General Manager - The Discovery
General Manager – The Discovery, Cyncoed
The Discovery is a well-established, community-led pub in the heart of Cyncoed and a proud part of the Croeso Pubs group. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, quality food, live sport, and regular live music, The Discovery plays a central role in the local community.
As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead the business, build on its strong reputation, and drive it to the next level.
The Role
You will take full ownership of The Discovery, leading from the front to deliver a high-quality, community-focused pub experience. With a strong emphasis on food, drinks, sport, and entertainment, you’ll be responsible for driving commercial performance while ensuring consistently excellent service.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a busy environment, takes pride in standards, and is passionate about building both a strong team and a loyal customer base.
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a General Manager or in a senior leadership role within a quality hospitality environment
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, financial controls, and full P&L responsibility
A background in food-led pubs, high-volume venues, or community-focused hospitality businesses
A natural leader with the ability to recruit, develop, and motivate a high-performing team
A passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences and engaging with the local community
Experience managing live sport and entertainment-led venues is advantageous
Resilient, organised, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
A solid understanding of licensing laws, health & safety, and compliance standards
Personal Licence holder (essential)
Able to provide strong professional references
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a flagship community pub within the Croeso Pubs group. You’ll have the autonomy to shape the offer, build your team, and further establish The Discovery as a go-to destination in Cyncoed.
Competitive salary
Performance-related bonus
Company benefits
The opportunity to lead a well-loved, high-energy community venue
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right next step for you, please submit your CV along with a brief covering note outlining your relevant experience.
- Department
- Management
- Role
- General Manager
- Locations
- The Discovery
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Croeso Pubs
Founded in 2017, we’ve built on our combined knowledge, experience, creativity and passion to breathe life into our successful brands Daffodil, Blue Bell, The Philharmonic, Brewhouse, The Dock, The Discover, Retro and The Bears Head, some of the most popular and unique venues in South Wales.