We're looking for a General Manager for a popular Carvery 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 Blaina Wharf, Newport 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 Blaina Wharf is a food-led community pub, located in Newport just of the SDR near Newport Town Centre. Inside the pub is well decorated, with vibrant and spacious dining areas. The pub also features a popular carvery deck, as well as offering a full community menu. Outside there is a beautiful, enclosed garden with children’s play area.
The pub currently trades at around £28k a week, with a 50/50 split wet to dry. The Blaina Wharf is known for its great beer garden and a popular weekly quiz- creating further reasons to visit will help to build sales! We are on the hunt for a pub manager with a strong food focus, preferably with proven experience of delivering large cover numbers or in a busy carvery site. Our ideal candidate should be sales focussed and be able to demonstrate a reputation for great guest experience.
Management accommodation is available in the form: Three bedroomed private quarters, kitchen, bathroom and living room.
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.