General Manager - Brewhouse Cardiff
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General Manager – Brewhouse, Cardiff
Cardiff’s leading live music venue is recruiting for a new General Manager.
Croeso Pubs is among the leading independent pub companies in Wales, and Brewhouse is a key business within its portfolio. Following 13 hugely successful years, we are now seeking an exceptional operator to lead the venue into its next phase.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, ambitious and creative hospitality professional with a passion for live music, nightlife and Cardiff’s cultural scene.
About the Role
The successful candidate will take full operational responsibility for Brewhouse, overseeing all aspects of the business including live entertainment, licensed retail, team leadership, customer experience, compliance and commercial performance.
We are looking for someone who not only understands what makes a successful live music venue, but who also has the vision, energy and commercial awareness to evolve and grow an already well-established business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day operation of one of Cardiff’s premier live music venues
Drive commercial performance through strong financial management and business planning
Develop and deliver a clear strategic vision for the future of Brewhouse
Build on the venue’s strong foundations while identifying new opportunities for growth
Maintain and enhance Brewhouse’s reputation within Cardiff’s live music and nightlife scene
Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing management and venue team
Ensure excellent customer experience standards at all times
Manage compliance, licensing and health & safety requirements
Work closely with the wider Croeso Pubs leadership team
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Proven experience operating a successful live music venue
A strong understanding of Brewhouse, its customer base and its location
Excellent knowledge of the Cardiff hospitality and live music scene
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, financial controls, and full P&L responsibility supported by real examples of success
Creative thinking combined with a strong operational skill-set in licensed retail
The ability to lead from the front in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong people management and communication skills
A passion for hospitality, entertainment and delivering memorable customer experiences
What We’re Looking For
This role will suit an ambitious operator who can combine creativity with commercial focus. The successful candidate will be expected to present a clear vision for the future of Brewhouse while respecting and developing the culture and reputation that have made it such a success over the past 13 years.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a flagship site within the Croeso Pubs group. You’ll have the autonomy to shape the offer, build your team, and further establish Brewhouse as Cardiff number 1 live music venue.
Competitive salary
Performance-related bonus
Company benefits
The opportunity to lead a well-loved, high-energy live music venue in the heart of Cardiff City centre
To apply, candidates should submit a CV along with a covering letter outlining their relevant experience, achievements and vision for the future of Brewhouse.
- Department
- Management
- Role
- General Manager
- Locations
- Brewhouse
- 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.