General Manager

Fox & Hounds Hotel (93132); Cardiff; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub chain in Cardiff is seeking a General Manager for the Fox & Hounds. This role includes overseeing daily operations, enhancing customer experiences, and driving sales growth. Candidates should have experience in busy food-led environments and a passion for team development. Attractive benefits such as accommodation and a bonus scheme are offered, alongside career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus and incentive schemes

Discount access at major retailers

Pension plan

On-site accommodation

Private healthcare

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in running a busy food-led business.
• Ability to grow and engage a diverse team.
• Leadership skills to inspire and manage staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the pub.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase sales.
• Create a positive environment for staff and customers.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer engagement

Sales growth strategies

Food service management

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a General Manager for a popular community 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. We operate more than 1,300 pubs, bars and hotels. We’re looking for a great General Manager to take charge at the Fox & Hounds in St Mellons, Cardiff 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 Fox & Hounds, St Mellons has arisen due to an internal move. The last time The Fox & Hounds was 10 years ago, so this pub is an exciting challenge. The Fox & Hounds sits in the village of St Mellons between Newport & Cardiff on the old A48. This picture-perfect pub has bags of character and an amazing enclosed garden.

The Fox & Hounds attracts a variety of customers from locals, ladies who lunch, special occasions, families, dog walkers and weekend celebrations. It offers a company food menu with the option to add on a rolling specials menu. The Fox & Hounds currently averages £22,000 in weekly sales with a 65/35 dry to wet sales mix.

This is a perfect opportunity for a food-focused manager who is looking for their next big adventure. Ideally the successful candidate will have experience of running and driving a very busy food-led business to take the Fox & Hounds to the next level!

Management accommodation is available in the form of private and generous 3 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and living area.

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. Our impressive drinks portfolio combines well-known brands 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. Whenever you need support or guidance, advice from your area manager is always available.