A leading UK pub chain is seeking a General Manager for the Wagtail in Wincanton. This role offers a salary of up to £45,000 plus bonus and benefits. The ideal candidate will have experience in team leadership and a strong background in food sales growth. Responsibilities include managing all pub aspects, fostering team engagement, and innovating sales strategies. Join a supportive team and thrive in a vibrant community environment.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
A leading UK pub chain is seeking a General Manager for the Wagtail in Wincanton. This role offers a salary of up to £45,000 plus bonus and benefits. The ideal candidate will have experience in team leadership and a strong background in food sales growth. Responsibilities include managing all pub aspects, fostering team engagement, and innovating sales strategies. Join a supportive team and thrive in a vibrant community environment.
Live in accommodation/ Live out allowance Performance based bonus, extra earning potential Access to relevant qualifications Progression opportunity We're looking for a General Manager for a premium food led pub in Fairfield, Bromsgrove. Salary up to £42,000 plus bonus and a generous benefits package. Marston's is one of the UK's largest and most beloved pub chains and today, we operate more than 1,300 pubs, bars and hotels. Now, we're on the lookout for a great General Manager to take charge at the Swan in Fairfield and lead the team to success! What you get from us:You'll be joining an award winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include: Additional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes Marston's Cheers Platform, giving you access to discount at major retailers Access to a pension plan On site accommodation Award winning training and development About the pub The Swan is a charming, food led village pub full of character, featuring a cosy bar, intimate restaurant area and an attractive patio with a small children's play area. Trading c.60 covers and delivering a strong 60/40 food led split, the business averages £17k weekly sales, with Sunday lunch a key trading driver. The pub attracts a loyal, predominantly middle aged to older demographic who value quality, consistency and high standards - these are non negotiable. There is significant opportunity to further embed the pub into the local community, grow regular trade and build a strong locals' following alongside its already solid dining reputation. Ideally located within walking distance of the village shop and just 10 minutes from Bromsgrove and Halesowen, The Swan also benefits from spacious two bedroom live in accommodation. Have you got what it takes? It's true, being a Pub Manager is demanding but the people make it much more than just a job. Brimming with energy and ideas, you'll add touches of your personality to your pub and think of new ways to delight and excite your customers. You'll thrive off growing your business and have a 'lead from the front' mentality and passion for nurturing your team. As a General Manager you'll: Care about finding, growing and engaging your team. Be accountable for running all aspects of your pub. Be passionate about doing the right thing for your staff and your customers. Dream big and think differently about new ways to increase sales and growth. Celebrate and create a buzz by sharing enjoyable experiences. Are we right for you? From cosy locals to pub restaurants, our destination businesses serve up an award winning selection of pub classics and innovative new dishes. What's more, our impressive drinks portfolio combines well known brands, like Estrella and Hobgoblin, with outstanding craft ales and beers. Add a dash of our unique Marston's atmosphere and we have the ingredients to make every visit a fantastic experience for our customers. The same goes for our people and as one of our General Managers you'll find a premium blend of challenge, security and career progression. And whenever you need support or guidance or advice from your area manager, you'll find their door is always open. Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you. Marston's. Where people make pubs. As part of our application process, we use Lily, an AI powered interviewing assistant to support the early stages of screening. Lily helps us move quickly, keep things flexible for you, and create a more consistent candidate experience, but one thing you should know - all hiring decisions are still made by our people. You might also be interested in these General Manager jobs As a responsible employer, we offer professional wellbeing support to our pub and pub support centre teams including support from the Licenced Trade Charity. Accommodation The majority of our pub General Manager roles include optional on site accommodation. Award winning Named as one of the UK's Top 100 employers and in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK's Best Employers list. Bonus Our pub management, operations and sales roles offer performance related bonus schemes. For our support centre teams, we offer a discretionary company bonus scheme. Opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work. Long service We reward loyalty with awards for key anniversary milestones. Food and drink Our privilege card gives our people 30% discount off food and drink in our pubs. As well as access to our £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift. All our salaried roles offer membership to a company contributory pension scheme. Hourly paid roles offer auto enrolment schemes. Some of our roles offer access to a private healthcare scheme. An exciting range of high street, online discounts and cash back offers are available for all. All of our employees receive a 30% discount on Marston's food and hotel stays. Training and development We're passionate about growing our own talent through an extensive apprenticeship offer, dedicated L&D teams, and award winning e learning platforms. What hours would I need to work? As the General Manager of your pub, you'll be required to work at peak trading times which involves evenings & weekends, as well as peak trading days such as bank holidays & the festive period. What will be my Salary? Your salary will depend on your experience and the volume of the business that you are interested in. Please see our job adverts to understand the salary on offer for the role that you'd like to apply for or chat to our Talent Acquisition Team for more information. What is my bonus based on? Your quarterly bonus based on sales uplift vs budget, Reputation score & Employee Engagement. Your annual bonus scheme is based on sales & profit performance vs budget.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Live in accommodation/ Live out allowance Performance based bonus, extra earning potential Access to relevant qualifications Progression opportunity We're looking for a General Manager for a premium food led pub in Fairfield, Bromsgrove. Salary up to £42,000 plus bonus and a generous benefits package. Marston's is one of the UK's largest and most beloved pub chains and today, we operate more than 1,300 pubs, bars and hotels. Now, we're on the lookout for a great General Manager to take charge at the Swan in Fairfield and lead the team to success! What you get from us:You'll be joining an award winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include: Additional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes Marston's Cheers Platform, giving you access to discount at major retailers Access to a pension plan On site accommodation Award winning training and development About the pub The Swan is a charming, food led village pub full of character, featuring a cosy bar, intimate restaurant area and an attractive patio with a small children's play area. Trading c.60 covers and delivering a strong 60/40 food led split, the business averages £17k weekly sales, with Sunday lunch a key trading driver. The pub attracts a loyal, predominantly middle aged to older demographic who value quality, consistency and high standards - these are non negotiable. There is significant opportunity to further embed the pub into the local community, grow regular trade and build a strong locals' following alongside its already solid dining reputation. Ideally located within walking distance of the village shop and just 10 minutes from Bromsgrove and Halesowen, The Swan also benefits from spacious two bedroom live in accommodation. Have you got what it takes? It's true, being a Pub Manager is demanding but the people make it much more than just a job. Brimming with energy and ideas, you'll add touches of your personality to your pub and think of new ways to delight and excite your customers. You'll thrive off growing your business and have a 'lead from the front' mentality and passion for nurturing your team. As a General Manager you'll: Care about finding, growing and engaging your team. Be accountable for running all aspects of your pub. Be passionate about doing the right thing for your staff and your customers. Dream big and think differently about new ways to increase sales and growth. Celebrate and create a buzz by sharing enjoyable experiences. Are we right for you? From cosy locals to pub restaurants, our destination businesses serve up an award winning selection of pub classics and innovative new dishes. What's more, our impressive drinks portfolio combines well known brands, like Estrella and Hobgoblin, with outstanding craft ales and beers. Add a dash of our unique Marston's atmosphere and we have the ingredients to make every visit a fantastic experience for our customers. The same goes for our people and as one of our General Managers you'll find a premium blend of challenge, security and career progression. And whenever you need support or guidance or advice from your area manager, you'll find their door is always open. Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you. Marston's. Where people make pubs. As part of our application process, we use Lily, an AI powered interviewing assistant to support the early stages of screening. Lily helps us move quickly, keep things flexible for you, and create a more consistent candidate experience, but one thing you should know - all hiring decisions are still made by our people. You might also be interested in these General Manager jobs As a responsible employer, we offer professional wellbeing support to our pub and pub support centre teams including support from the Licenced Trade Charity. Accommodation The majority of our pub General Manager roles include optional on site accommodation. Award winning Named as one of the UK's Top 100 employers and in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK's Best Employers list. Bonus Our pub management, operations and sales roles offer performance related bonus schemes. For our support centre teams, we offer a discretionary company bonus scheme. Opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work. Long service We reward loyalty with awards for key anniversary milestones. Food and drink Our privilege card gives our people 30% discount off food and drink in our pubs. As well as access to our £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift. All our salaried roles offer membership to a company contributory pension scheme. Hourly paid roles offer auto enrolment schemes. Some of our roles offer access to a private healthcare scheme. An exciting range of high street, online discounts and cash back offers are available for all. All of our employees receive a 30% discount on Marston's food and hotel stays. Training and development We're passionate about growing our own talent through an extensive apprenticeship offer, dedicated L&D teams, and award winning e learning platforms. What hours would I need to work? As the General Manager of your pub, you'll be required to work at peak trading times which involves evenings & weekends, as well as peak trading days such as bank holidays & the festive period. What will be my Salary? Your salary will depend on your experience and the volume of the business that you are interested in. Please see our job adverts to understand the salary on offer for the role that you'd like to apply for or chat to our Talent Acquisition Team for more information. What is my bonus based on? Your quarterly bonus based on sales uplift vs budget, Reputation score & Employee Engagement. Your annual bonus scheme is based on sales & profit performance vs budget.
We're looking for a General Manager for a signature site. Salary up to £50k plus bonus and a generous benefits package. Marston's is one of the UK's largest and most beloved pub chains and today, we operate more than 1,300 pubs, bars and hotels. Now, we're on the lookout for a great General Manager to take charge at the Pen Y Bont and lead the team to success! What you get from us: You'll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include: Additional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes Marston's Cheers Platform, giving you access to discount at major retailers Access to a pension plan On site accommodation Private healthcare Award winning training and development About the pub Steeped in history, Pen Y Bont Farm dates back to the 17th century and beautifully blends traditional character with contemporary style. This high volume Signature site delights guests with a premium menu and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The pub features a 160 cover restaurant, a spacious beer garden and a private meeting area, all set within an idyllic North Wales location. Current weekly sales average £42,000, rising to £70,000 during peak periods. The trading split is 30% wet and 70% food, reflecting the site's strong dining reputation and consistent guest demand. There is considerable opportunity for further growth by maximising restaurant covers, strengthening regular wet trade, and optimising trading hours. With such a large, flexible space and strong footfall, Pen Y Bont Farm is ideally placed for an experienced operator to elevate performance even further. Someone who can manage covers efficiently, maintain Signature standards, and harness the full potential of this thriving business will excel in this role. Management accommodation is also available in the form of a four bedroom cottage with its own private garden. Have you got what it takes? It's true, being a Pub Manager is demanding but the people make it much more than just a job. Brimming with energy and ideas, you'll add touches of your personality to your pub and think of new ways to delight and excite your customers. You'll thrive off growing your business and have a 'lead from the front' mentality and passion for nurturing your team. As a General Manager you'll: Care about finding, growing and engaging your team. Be accountable for running all aspects of your pub. Be passionate about doing the right thing for your staff and your customers. Dream big and think differently about new ways to increase sales and growth. Celebrate and create a buzz by sharing enjoyable experiences. Are we right for you? From cosy locals to pub restaurants, our destination businesses serve up an award winning selection of pub classics and innovative new dishes. What's more, our impressive drinks portfolio combines well known brands, like Estrella and Hobgoblin, with outstanding craft ales and beers. Add a dash of our unique Marston's atmosphere and we have the ingredients to make every visit a fantastic experience for our customers. The same goes for our people and as one of our General Managers you'll find a premium blend of challenge, security and career progression. And whenever you need support or guidance advice from your area manager, you'll find their door is always open. Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you. Marston's. Where people make pubs. As part of our application process, we use Lily, an AI powered interviewing assistant to support the early stages of screening. Lily helps us move quickly, keep things flexible for you, and create a more consistent candidate experience, but one thing you should know - all hiring decisions are still made by our people.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a General Manager for a signature site. Salary up to £50k plus bonus and a generous benefits package. Marston's is one of the UK's largest and most beloved pub chains and today, we operate more than 1,300 pubs, bars and hotels. Now, we're on the lookout for a great General Manager to take charge at the Pen Y Bont and lead the team to success! What you get from us: You'll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include: Additional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes Marston's Cheers Platform, giving you access to discount at major retailers Access to a pension plan On site accommodation Private healthcare Award winning training and development About the pub Steeped in history, Pen Y Bont Farm dates back to the 17th century and beautifully blends traditional character with contemporary style. This high volume Signature site delights guests with a premium menu and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The pub features a 160 cover restaurant, a spacious beer garden and a private meeting area, all set within an idyllic North Wales location. Current weekly sales average £42,000, rising to £70,000 during peak periods. The trading split is 30% wet and 70% food, reflecting the site's strong dining reputation and consistent guest demand. There is considerable opportunity for further growth by maximising restaurant covers, strengthening regular wet trade, and optimising trading hours. With such a large, flexible space and strong footfall, Pen Y Bont Farm is ideally placed for an experienced operator to elevate performance even further. Someone who can manage covers efficiently, maintain Signature standards, and harness the full potential of this thriving business will excel in this role. Management accommodation is also available in the form of a four bedroom cottage with its own private garden. Have you got what it takes? It's true, being a Pub Manager is demanding but the people make it much more than just a job. Brimming with energy and ideas, you'll add touches of your personality to your pub and think of new ways to delight and excite your customers. You'll thrive off growing your business and have a 'lead from the front' mentality and passion for nurturing your team. As a General Manager you'll: Care about finding, growing and engaging your team. Be accountable for running all aspects of your pub. Be passionate about doing the right thing for your staff and your customers. Dream big and think differently about new ways to increase sales and growth. Celebrate and create a buzz by sharing enjoyable experiences. Are we right for you? From cosy locals to pub restaurants, our destination businesses serve up an award winning selection of pub classics and innovative new dishes. What's more, our impressive drinks portfolio combines well known brands, like Estrella and Hobgoblin, with outstanding craft ales and beers. Add a dash of our unique Marston's atmosphere and we have the ingredients to make every visit a fantastic experience for our customers. The same goes for our people and as one of our General Managers you'll find a premium blend of challenge, security and career progression. And whenever you need support or guidance advice from your area manager, you'll find their door is always open. Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you. Marston's. Where people make pubs. As part of our application process, we use Lily, an AI powered interviewing assistant to support the early stages of screening. Lily helps us move quickly, keep things flexible for you, and create a more consistent candidate experience, but one thing you should know - all hiring decisions are still made by our people.
A leading UK pub chain is seeking a General Manager for their 27-bedroom pub in Livingston. You will oversee all pub operations, lead staff, and enhance customer experiences while aiming for sales growth. A performance-based bonus and comprehensive benefits package are included. Ideal candidates have prior hotel management experience. You will ensure high standards of service and create a welcoming environment for guests. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in hospitality.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
A leading UK pub chain is seeking a General Manager for their 27-bedroom pub in Livingston. You will oversee all pub operations, lead staff, and enhance customer experiences while aiming for sales growth. A performance-based bonus and comprehensive benefits package are included. Ideal candidates have prior hotel management experience. You will ensure high standards of service and create a welcoming environment for guests. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in hospitality.
Live in accommodation/ Live out allowance Performance based bonus, extra earning potential Access to relevant qualifications Progression opportunity Livingston EH54 6GA We're looking for a General Manager for a 27 bedroom pub. Salary from 48k plus bonus and a generous benefits package. Marston's is one of the UK's largest and most beloved pub chains and today, we operate more than 1,300 pubs, bars and hotels. Now, we're on the lookout for a great General Manager to take charge at the Chain Runner and lead the team to success! Additional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes Marston's Cheers Platform, giving you access to discount at major retailers Access to a pension plan On site accommodation Award winning training and development About the pub The Chain Runner is a fabulous open plan pub with a 27 bedroom hotel. There is a carvery deck to one side of the restaurant with family dining, along with a small bar area and an additional dining space. We also have a large outside garden area that offers as many covers as the inside. On Sundays, we offer a fabulous and very busy Carvery. Set on a very busy shopping and retail park in Livingston, the business is less than 10 minutes from the M8 motorway and under 25 minutes from Edinburgh Airport, with plenty of on site parking. Our focus is on welcoming families for the majority of our dining experiences, while also looking to grow the drinks side of the business - especially as hotel occupancy continues to increase weekly. We are now looking for an experienced General Manager with a proven track record in sales building, strong attention to detail, and a great focus on food quality and delivering a fantastic guest journey. You will need to be a hands on leader who sets the standard through example. Hotel experience is preferred, as it is key to the success of this site. Self motivated and a great team player, you will be joining a strong team both at site and area level. 3 bedroom management accommodation is available. Have you got what it takes? It's true, being a Pub Manager is demanding but the people make it much more than just a job. Brimming with energy and ideas, you'll add touches of your personality to your pub and think of new ways to delight and excite your customers. You'll thrive off growing your business and have a 'lead from the front' mentality and passion for nurturing your team. As a General Manager you'll: Care about finding, growing and engaging your team. Be accountable for running all aspects of your pub. Be passionate about doing the right thing for your staff and your customers. Dream big and think differently about new ways to increase sales and growth. Celebrate and create a buzz by sharing enjoyable experiences. Are we right for you? From cosy locals to pub restaurants, our destination businesses serve up an award winning selection of pub classics and innovative new dishes. What's more, our impressive drinks portfolio combines well known brands, like Estrella and Hobgoblin, with outstanding craft ales and beers. Add a dash of our unique Marston's atmosphere and we have the ingredients to make every visit a fantastic experience for our customers. The same goes for our people and as one of our General Managers you'll find a premium blend of challenge, security and career progression. And whenever you need support or guidance advice from your area manager, you'll find their door is always open. Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you. Marston's. Where people make pubs. As part of our application process, we use Lily, an AI powered interviewing assistant to support the early stages of screening. Lily helps us move quickly, keep things flexible for you, and create a more consistent candidate experience, but one thing you should know - all hiring decisions are still made by our people. You might also be interested in these General Manager jobs The benefits As a responsible employer, we offer professional wellbeing support to our pub and pub support centre teams including support from the Licenced Trade Charity. Accommodation The majority of our pub General Manager roles include optional on site accommodation. Award winning Named as one of the UK's Top 100 employers and in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK's Best Employers list. Bonus Our pub management, operations and sales roles offer performance related bonus schemes. For our support centre teams, we offer a discretionary company bonus scheme. Opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work. Long service We reward loyalty with awards for key anniversary milestones. Food and drink Our privilege card gives our people 30% discount off food and drink in our pubs. As well as access to our £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift. All our salaried roles offer membership to a company contributory pension scheme. Hourly paid roles offer auto enrolment schemes. Some of our roles offer access to a private healthcare scheme. An exciting range of high street, online discounts and cash back offers are available for all. All of our employees receive a 30% discount on Marston's food and hotel stays. Training and development We're passionate about growing our own talent through an extensive apprenticeship offer, dedicated L&D teams, and award winning e-learning platforms. What hours would I need to work? As the General Manager of your pub, you'll be required to work at peak trading times which involves evenings & weekends, as well as peak trading days such as bank holidays & the festive period. What will be my Salary? Your salary will depend on your experience and the volume of the business that you are interested in. Please see our job adverts to understand the salary on offer for the role that you'd like to apply for or chat to our Talent Acquisition Team for more information. What is my bonus based on? Your quarterly bonus based on sales uplift vs budget, Reputation score & Employee Engagement. Your annual bonus scheme is based on sales & profit performance vs budget.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Live in accommodation/ Live out allowance Performance based bonus, extra earning potential Access to relevant qualifications Progression opportunity Livingston EH54 6GA We're looking for a General Manager for a 27 bedroom pub. Salary from 48k plus bonus and a generous benefits package. Marston's is one of the UK's largest and most beloved pub chains and today, we operate more than 1,300 pubs, bars and hotels. Now, we're on the lookout for a great General Manager to take charge at the Chain Runner and lead the team to success! Additional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes Marston's Cheers Platform, giving you access to discount at major retailers Access to a pension plan On site accommodation Award winning training and development About the pub The Chain Runner is a fabulous open plan pub with a 27 bedroom hotel. There is a carvery deck to one side of the restaurant with family dining, along with a small bar area and an additional dining space. We also have a large outside garden area that offers as many covers as the inside. On Sundays, we offer a fabulous and very busy Carvery. Set on a very busy shopping and retail park in Livingston, the business is less than 10 minutes from the M8 motorway and under 25 minutes from Edinburgh Airport, with plenty of on site parking. Our focus is on welcoming families for the majority of our dining experiences, while also looking to grow the drinks side of the business - especially as hotel occupancy continues to increase weekly. We are now looking for an experienced General Manager with a proven track record in sales building, strong attention to detail, and a great focus on food quality and delivering a fantastic guest journey. You will need to be a hands on leader who sets the standard through example. Hotel experience is preferred, as it is key to the success of this site. Self motivated and a great team player, you will be joining a strong team both at site and area level. 3 bedroom management accommodation is available. Have you got what it takes? It's true, being a Pub Manager is demanding but the people make it much more than just a job. Brimming with energy and ideas, you'll add touches of your personality to your pub and think of new ways to delight and excite your customers. You'll thrive off growing your business and have a 'lead from the front' mentality and passion for nurturing your team. As a General Manager you'll: Care about finding, growing and engaging your team. Be accountable for running all aspects of your pub. Be passionate about doing the right thing for your staff and your customers. Dream big and think differently about new ways to increase sales and growth. Celebrate and create a buzz by sharing enjoyable experiences. Are we right for you? From cosy locals to pub restaurants, our destination businesses serve up an award winning selection of pub classics and innovative new dishes. What's more, our impressive drinks portfolio combines well known brands, like Estrella and Hobgoblin, with outstanding craft ales and beers. Add a dash of our unique Marston's atmosphere and we have the ingredients to make every visit a fantastic experience for our customers. The same goes for our people and as one of our General Managers you'll find a premium blend of challenge, security and career progression. And whenever you need support or guidance advice from your area manager, you'll find their door is always open. Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you. Marston's. Where people make pubs. As part of our application process, we use Lily, an AI powered interviewing assistant to support the early stages of screening. Lily helps us move quickly, keep things flexible for you, and create a more consistent candidate experience, but one thing you should know - all hiring decisions are still made by our people. You might also be interested in these General Manager jobs The benefits As a responsible employer, we offer professional wellbeing support to our pub and pub support centre teams including support from the Licenced Trade Charity. Accommodation The majority of our pub General Manager roles include optional on site accommodation. Award winning Named as one of the UK's Top 100 employers and in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK's Best Employers list. Bonus Our pub management, operations and sales roles offer performance related bonus schemes. For our support centre teams, we offer a discretionary company bonus scheme. Opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work. Long service We reward loyalty with awards for key anniversary milestones. Food and drink Our privilege card gives our people 30% discount off food and drink in our pubs. As well as access to our £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift. All our salaried roles offer membership to a company contributory pension scheme. Hourly paid roles offer auto enrolment schemes. Some of our roles offer access to a private healthcare scheme. An exciting range of high street, online discounts and cash back offers are available for all. All of our employees receive a 30% discount on Marston's food and hotel stays. Training and development We're passionate about growing our own talent through an extensive apprenticeship offer, dedicated L&D teams, and award winning e-learning platforms. What hours would I need to work? As the General Manager of your pub, you'll be required to work at peak trading times which involves evenings & weekends, as well as peak trading days such as bank holidays & the festive period. What will be my Salary? Your salary will depend on your experience and the volume of the business that you are interested in. Please see our job adverts to understand the salary on offer for the role that you'd like to apply for or chat to our Talent Acquisition Team for more information. What is my bonus based on? Your quarterly bonus based on sales uplift vs budget, Reputation score & Employee Engagement. Your annual bonus scheme is based on sales & profit performance vs budget.
A prominent pub company in South Shields is seeking a General Manager to oversee a newly transformed venue. The ideal candidate will lead the team, enhance customer experiences, and drive sales in a high-energy environment. Responsibilities include managing a profitable pub with a strong sports focus and community involvement. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary of up to £43k plus bonuses, benefits like on-site accommodation and private healthcare. Join us at an exciting time of growth and investment!
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
A prominent pub company in South Shields is seeking a General Manager to oversee a newly transformed venue. The ideal candidate will lead the team, enhance customer experiences, and drive sales in a high-energy environment. Responsibilities include managing a profitable pub with a strong sports focus and community involvement. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary of up to £43k plus bonuses, benefits like on-site accommodation and private healthcare. Join us at an exciting time of growth and investment!
We're looking for a General Manager for a newly invested site. Salary up to £43k plus bonus and a generous benefits package. Marston's is one of the UK's largest and most beloved pub chains and today, we operate more than 1,300 pubs, bars and hotels.Now, we're on the lookout for a great General Manager to take charge at the New Crown Hoteland lead the team to success! What you get from us: You'll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include: Additional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes Marston's Cheers Platform, giving you access to discount at major retailers Access to a pension plan On-site accommodation Private healthcare Award winning training and development About the pub The New Crown Hotel, located on the beautiful South Shields coast, is seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead this standout venue. Following a £500k investment, the site has been transformed into a modern Grandstand format with exceptional potential across sports trade, food growth, and events. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a large, high profile, pub with a strong weekly performance and even greater room to grow. The venue offers a huge sports viewing area equipped with multiple screens, a pool table, and dart board, making sports engagement a central trading driver. Alongside this, the generous dining area provides clear opportunity to develop food covers further, while the large function room offers untapped potential for private hire, celebrations, and local events. With a solid 70/30 wet-to-food split, weekly sales of £25,000 and around 600 covers, the site is well established yet primed for its next phase of development. We are looking for a hands on, confident, operator with strong experience managing wet led, sports focused pubs. The ideal candidate will be commercially aware, passionate about creating memorable customer experiences, and capable of energising and developing a full, existing team. Experience in running functions and events is highly advantageous, as the New Crown offers significant scope to drive both sports and non sport business through creative programming and community engagement. There is also a fantastic opportunity to boost the site's social media presence, driving engagement and showcasing the New Crown's sports, events and unique coastal setting. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a high energy environment and is excited by the opportunity to shape, grow, and lead a stand out site with huge potential. If you are an ambitious operator ready to take on a venue and deliver exceptional results, we'd love to hear from you. Management accommodation is available in the form of a 3 bed flat with a private kitchen. Situated above the pub. Have you got what it takes? It's true, being a Pub Manager is demanding but the people make it much more than just a job. Brimming with energy and ideas, you'll add touches of your personality to your pub and think of new ways to delight and excite your customers. You'll thrive off growing your business and have a 'lead from the front' mentality and passion for nurturing your team. As a General Manager you'll: Care about finding, growing and engagingyour team. Be accountablefor running all aspects of your pub. Be passionateabout doing the right thing for your staff and your customers. Dream big and think differentlyabout new ways to increase sales and growth. Celebrateand create a buzz by sharing enjoyable experiences. Are we right for you? From cosy locals to pub-restaurants, our destination businesses serve up an award-winning selection of pub classics and innovative new dishes. What's more, our impressive drinks portfolio combines well known brands, like Estrella and Hobgoblin, with outstanding craft ales and beers. Add a dash of our unique Marston's atmosphere and we have the ingredients to make every visit a fantastic experience for our customers. The same goes for our people and as one of our General Managers you'll find a premium blend of challenge, security and career progression. And whenever you need support or guidance advice from your area manager, you'll find their door is always open. Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you. Marston's. Where people make pubs. As part of our application process, we use Lily, an AI-powered interviewing assistant to support the early stages of screening. Lily helps us move quickly, keep things flexible for you, and create a more consistent candidate experience, but one thing you should know - all hiring decisions are still made by our people.
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a General Manager for a newly invested site. Salary up to £43k plus bonus and a generous benefits package. Marston's is one of the UK's largest and most beloved pub chains and today, we operate more than 1,300 pubs, bars and hotels.Now, we're on the lookout for a great General Manager to take charge at the New Crown Hoteland lead the team to success! What you get from us: You'll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include: Additional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes Marston's Cheers Platform, giving you access to discount at major retailers Access to a pension plan On-site accommodation Private healthcare Award winning training and development About the pub The New Crown Hotel, located on the beautiful South Shields coast, is seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead this standout venue. Following a £500k investment, the site has been transformed into a modern Grandstand format with exceptional potential across sports trade, food growth, and events. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a large, high profile, pub with a strong weekly performance and even greater room to grow. The venue offers a huge sports viewing area equipped with multiple screens, a pool table, and dart board, making sports engagement a central trading driver. Alongside this, the generous dining area provides clear opportunity to develop food covers further, while the large function room offers untapped potential for private hire, celebrations, and local events. With a solid 70/30 wet-to-food split, weekly sales of £25,000 and around 600 covers, the site is well established yet primed for its next phase of development. We are looking for a hands on, confident, operator with strong experience managing wet led, sports focused pubs. The ideal candidate will be commercially aware, passionate about creating memorable customer experiences, and capable of energising and developing a full, existing team. Experience in running functions and events is highly advantageous, as the New Crown offers significant scope to drive both sports and non sport business through creative programming and community engagement. There is also a fantastic opportunity to boost the site's social media presence, driving engagement and showcasing the New Crown's sports, events and unique coastal setting. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a high energy environment and is excited by the opportunity to shape, grow, and lead a stand out site with huge potential. If you are an ambitious operator ready to take on a venue and deliver exceptional results, we'd love to hear from you. Management accommodation is available in the form of a 3 bed flat with a private kitchen. Situated above the pub. Have you got what it takes? It's true, being a Pub Manager is demanding but the people make it much more than just a job. Brimming with energy and ideas, you'll add touches of your personality to your pub and think of new ways to delight and excite your customers. You'll thrive off growing your business and have a 'lead from the front' mentality and passion for nurturing your team. As a General Manager you'll: Care about finding, growing and engagingyour team. Be accountablefor running all aspects of your pub. Be passionateabout doing the right thing for your staff and your customers. Dream big and think differentlyabout new ways to increase sales and growth. Celebrateand create a buzz by sharing enjoyable experiences. Are we right for you? From cosy locals to pub-restaurants, our destination businesses serve up an award-winning selection of pub classics and innovative new dishes. What's more, our impressive drinks portfolio combines well known brands, like Estrella and Hobgoblin, with outstanding craft ales and beers. Add a dash of our unique Marston's atmosphere and we have the ingredients to make every visit a fantastic experience for our customers. The same goes for our people and as one of our General Managers you'll find a premium blend of challenge, security and career progression. And whenever you need support or guidance advice from your area manager, you'll find their door is always open. Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you. Marston's. Where people make pubs. As part of our application process, we use Lily, an AI-powered interviewing assistant to support the early stages of screening. Lily helps us move quickly, keep things flexible for you, and create a more consistent candidate experience, but one thing you should know - all hiring decisions are still made by our people.