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!
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 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.