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 food led community pub. Salary up to £40k 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 Y Cerrig Glas, Pembroke 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 Y Cerrig Glass is a popular pub in Pembroke Dock. A great location, a couple of minutes' walk from town with ample opportunity to increase sales. There is parking on site for up to 50 cars, and The Y Cerrig Glass is able to cater for up to 2,000 covers. Currently the pub is averaging £24k a week in sales-with a 70/30 dry to wet sales mix.
The right candidate will have experience as a General Manager within a fast pace restaurant/pub environment, and be able to lead the business and team effectively. The successful candidate will have the ability to oversee sales growth, labour productivity, cost control and effective purchasing. With a proven track record of confidently leading and motivating a team to deliver a great guest experience.
Management accommodation is available in the form of 2 bedroom flat 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.
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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.