General Manager

Marstons PLC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub chain in Birmingham seeks a passionate General Manager for The Foley Arms. You will oversee all aspects of the pub, drive sales, and engage your team to create a welcoming community atmosphere. Competitive salary of up to £40,000 plus bonuses is offered, along with benefits like private healthcare and on-site accommodation. Ideal candidates will have experience in hospitality and a knack for building local relationships.

Benefits

Bonus and incentive schemes

Discounts at major retailers

Access to pension plan

On-site accommodation

Private healthcare

Award-winning training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Proven track record of driving sales.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for running all aspects of the pub.
• Drive sales and engage the team.
• Create enjoyable experiences for customers.

Skills

Team engagement

Sales growth

Community reputation building

Leadership

Job description

We're looking for a General Manager for a community pub in Streetly. Salary up to £40,000 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 Foley Arms in Streetly and lead the team to success!

What you get

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

• 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 Foley is a proper community pub with great links to Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth & Walsall.

Currently trading at an average of £15,000 per week in net sales, The Foley operates with a sales mix of 80/20 in favour of wet sales, providing scope to grow the food sales and maximise the success of this business.

The Foley boasts a varied guest base, with the sports offer proving particularly popular with our local guests. Being a community pub, we are looking for an operator with a natural flare for building a solid reputation within the local community and a track record of implementing strong reasons to visit in a branded environment.

This site offers lots of potential for a passionate General Manager to showcase their skills by driving sales & engaging and inspiring their team to succeed.

There is 3 bed accommodation above the pub with separate access, lounge, kitchen and bathroom.

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.