General Manager in Edinburgh

Come and join us as General Manager at St Christopher’s Inn & Belushi’s Edinburgh. Beds & Bars is the company behind St Christopher’s Inns and Belushi’s — well‑loved backpacker hostels, bars, and pubs across Europe. Our Edinburgh site combines St Christopher’s Inn, a busy backpacker hostel in the Old Town, with Belushi’s, our across‑the‑road bar known for live sports, great burgers, late‑night energy, and a social atmosphere. At Beds & Bars, people come first — our guests and our team. Our motto, “Live Your Life,” sums up our approach. We want everyone who works with us or stays with us to feel included, supported, and able to enjoy the experience.

We’re looking for a General Manager to take the lead at St Christopher’s Inn & Belushi’s Edinburgh and help the site thrive. This isn’t a sit‑behind‑a‑desk job; it’s hands‑on, social, fast‑paced, and ideal for someone who enjoys a proper mix of daily operations and longer‑term planning. You’ll be the person making sure everything runs smoothly: the team, the guests, the food and drink, the hostel experience, the events, the finances, the whole lot. Some days you’ll be out on the floor coaching the team, other days you’ll be reviewing numbers and planning for the next big push. And always, you’ll be helping create a brilliant experience for the people who walk through our doors.

What You’ll Be Looking After

• Keeping day‑to‑day operations running safely and smoothly across both the hostel and the bar.
• Making sure the site follows all legal, licensing, and health & safety requirements.
• Setting clear plans to hit financial and operational goals — and delivering on them.
• Tracking performance and making improvements where needed.
• Managing budgets, costs, and stock.
• Leading, developing, and motivating a diverse, international team.
• Ensuring guests get a warm welcome and consistently great service.
• Staying focused, calm, and solutions‑driven when challenges come up.
• Building relationships with suppliers, local partners, and the wider Edinburgh community.
• Working with marketing and operations teams to drive footfall, events, and repeat business.

Qualifications & Skills

• Leads confidently and brings out the best in people.
• Can think strategically and turn plans into real results.
• Is comfortable managing budgets and understanding financial reports.
• Knows how to run a busy hospitality business — experience in a hostel or something similar is a real bonus.
• Communicates clearly with staff, guests, and partners.
• Handles problems with a calm, practical, level‑headed approach.
• Puts guest experience at the centre of everything.
• Adapts quickly in a fast‑moving environment.
• Enjoys developing others and helping people grow.
• Handles change well and supports the team through it.

You’ll need

• The legal right to work in the UK.
• A personal alcohol licence (or the ability to get one).
• A bank account in your own name.

Why Join Us?

Beds & Bars is a fun, friendly company where you can build a proper career. We’re big believers in teamwork, diversity, and supporting our people — whether they’re staying with us or working with us. You’ll get:

• 50% off food and drink across all Beds & Bars locations (including Belushi’s).
• Discounts on accommodation at St Christopher’s Inns and partner hostels worldwide.
• Recognition awards, team trips, and regular incentives.
• Free mental health support and counselling.
• Training and development programmes that genuinely help you progress.

If you like the idea of managing a busy, lively site in the heart of Edinburgh — we’d love to hear from you. We’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and don’t discriminate based on age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this position.