General Manager

General Manager

Bollington Brewing Taproom Macclesfield
34000 Full Time Permanent

Bollington Brewing Co. is seeking a driven standards-focused General Manager to lead our brewery Taproom at Brook Mill in Macclesfield.

Our Taproom is the public face of the brewery. It showcases our cask and keg beers hosts live music and events and serves as a welcoming hub for the local community and visiting beer enthusiasts.

Cask quality is central to who we are. We are looking for a hospitality leader with strong operational discipline initiative and genuine knowledge and passion for cask ale and cellar management.

The Role

As General Manager you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the Taproom.

The Taproom is currently open:

Wednesday to Friday 4pm to 11pm
Saturday 12pm to 11pm
Sunday 12pm to 8pm

We are looking to extend Friday trading to daytime and may increase late trading for private events and parties.

This is a full-time leadership role requiring regular weekend presence. The General Manager will work five days over seven and should expect to work most weekends in line with trading needs. Hours will vary according to the needs of the business and may be up to 45 hours per week.

You will:

Lead motivate and manage the team setting clear expectations and holding standards
Drive a positive accountable team culture
Take full ownership of stock management ordering and margin control
Protect GP through disciplined stock control and wastage reduction
Be personally responsible for cellar standards and cask quality
Ensure beer lines and cellar procedures are maintained to best practice at all times
Oversee rotas labour organisation and operational efficiency
Deliver consistent service standards and strong customer experience
Support and execute events professionally
Represent the brewery brand with credibility and pride

You will work closely with an experienced Operations Manager and wider brewery leadership team who provide commercial and strategic support. However this role requires someone who leads from the front and takes initiative to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience in a hospitality management role within a wet-led environment
Has strong practical knowledge of cask ale and cellar management
Understands how to maintain cask quality from delivery through to dispense
Has experience managing stock margins and operational controls
Is confident leading and developing a team
Has a strong work ethic and takes pride in high standards
Is commercially aware organised and solution focused

Formal cellar training or significant hands-on cellar experience is highly desirable.

You may already be a General Manager or a strong Deputy ready to step up. What matters most is your operational competence leadership presence and genuine passion for quality beer.

What We Offer

The opportunity to lead the flagship Taproom of a respected independent brewery
Clear operational support from an experienced Operations Manager
A strong local brand with established reputation
The opportunity to rebuild momentum and shape the Taprooms next phase
Staff discount of 20% across our pubs and brewery
Free brewery tours and beer tastings
Standard statutory pension and holiday entitlement
The potential to introduce a performance-related stock or operational bonus scheme

Required Experience:

Director