General Manager

Marston's PLC; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company is seeking a Designate General Manager to oversee pubs around the South East, including Bicester and Hampshire. The role offers a salary of up to £40k plus performance-based bonuses and a range of employee benefits including potential accommodation. Successful candidates should possess strong leadership skills, be dedicated to excellent customer service, and have a passion for developing their team. Join us for a fulfilling career where you can thrive in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Pension scheme

30% discount at pubs

Private healthcare

Award-winning training and development

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a managerial role in the hospitality industry.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Flexibility to accommodate various scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for running all aspects of the pub.
• Engage and develop the team.
• Drive sales and enhance reputation of the pubs.

Skills

Team building and engagement

Sales driven

Customer service oriented

Job description

General Manager

Hampshire

Up to £40k per annum

45hrs per week

Live in accommodation/ Live out allowance

Performance based bonus, extra earning potential

Access to relevant qualifications

Progression opportunity

Barry McArdle Area (Bucks & Surrounding)

Hampshire

We're looking for a Designate General Manager for our pubs in and around the South East. Salary up to £40k plus bonus and a generous benefits package.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a flexible General Manager to gain insight into Marston's. This role will require flexible working and will involve travel around our pubs in the Bicester, Wokingham and Hampshire areas as required. We are looking for an experienced operator with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and a track record of driving sales and reputation.

What you get

At Marston's we're one big family. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

• Potential to earn bonus
• Access to a pension scheme
• Marston's Cheers Platform, giving you access to discount at major retailers
• On-site accommodation
• Private healthcare
• Award winning training and development

As a Designate General Manager, you'll:

• Care about finding, growing and engaging the team.
• Be accountable for running all aspects of the 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.

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.

Accommodation is subject to availability and may not be on-site. This will be discussed as part of your interview process.

How to apply checklist

• Give yourself 20 minutes
• Have your CV ready to upload
• Double-check your contact details

Barry McArdle Area (Bucks & Surrounding)

Hampshire

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The benefits

• Wellbeing

  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 #1 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.

• Competitive salaries

  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.

• Pension scheme

  All our salaried roles offer membership to a company contributory pension scheme. Hourly paid roles offer auto enrolment schemes.

• Private healthcare

  Some of our roles offer access to a private healthcare scheme.

• High street discount

  An exciting range of high street, online discounts and cash back offers are available for all.

• Employee discount

  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.