General Manager

Ferrers Arms (90272); Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub chain is seeking a General Manager for the Ferrers Arms in Ashby De La Zouch. This role involves leading the pub team to success, ensuring excellent customer service, and driving sales growth while benefiting from a supportive work environment and generous remuneration.

Benefits

Additional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes

Marston’s Cheers Platform discounts

Access to a pension plan

Private healthcare

Award-winning training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a pub or hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership skills and a passion for customer service.
• Ability to grow and engage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pub team and manage all aspects of operations.
• Develop strategies for sales growth and team engagement.
• Create an enjoyable atmosphere for customers.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Team Building

Sales Growth

Creativity

Job description

We're looking for a General Manager for a traditional pub in Ashby De La Zouch. 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, operating more than 1,300 pubs, bars, and hotels. We’re seeking a great General Manager to lead the team at the Ferrers Arms in Ashby De La Zouch to success!

What you get

At Marston’s, we’re a big family. We prioritize our people, offering benefits such as:

• Additional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes
• Marston’s Cheers Platform, providing discounts at major retailers
• Access to a pension plan
• Private healthcare
• Award-winning training and development

About the pub

The Ferrers Arms is a charming pub with traditional wooden beams and roaring fires.

Trading at an average of £21,000 per week in net sales, it offers a signature food menu and is popular with locals and walkers alike. The pub features a one-room operation with a small bar, raised conservatory, and restaurant, along with a popular beer garden in summer.

This role offers an inspiring leadership opportunity to showcase your skills by leading your team with a lead-from-the-front approach.

Have you got what it takes?

Being a Pub Manager is demanding but rewarding. You’ll bring energy and ideas, adding your personality to the pub, delighting customers, and growing the business. A passion for nurturing your team and a lead-from-the-front mentality are essential.

As a General Manager, you will:

• 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 staff and customers
• Think creatively about increasing sales and growth
• Create a lively, enjoyable atmosphere for customers

Are we right for you?

Our pubs serve a variety of classic and innovative dishes, with a diverse drinks portfolio including brands like Estrella and Hobgoblin, as well as craft ales. Our atmosphere, challenge, security, and career progression make this an excellent opportunity. Support from your area manager is always available.