We're looking for a General Manager for a premium pub. 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 Okingham Belle, Wokingham 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
The Oakingham Belle opened in 2019 and is set in a development area with numerous new build homes consisting of houses and apartments. Just of the M4 and within 2 miles of Wokingham centre. The pub has a lovely mixed demographic of guests using the pub for all occasions and with over 180 internal covers and a beautiful outside area seating 140 there is plenty of room.
The pub is currently averaging 28k in weekly sales, with a 60/40 dry to wet sales mix. As the General Manager here, you may have a background in premium high quality, high performing pubs or have experience running premium community bars already. We are looking for someone who has a passion for delivering an amazing experience to our guests, A strong leader with high standards that oozes flair and charisma, who also understands the detail and delivers amazing results – We’re looking for the best of the best! You have an opportunity to grow sales through community engagement and local networking.
Management accommodation is available in the form of a 3 bedrooms 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 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.
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