General Manager

Marston’s; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent pub chain in the UK seeks a General Manager for the Woodlark in Bordon, Hampshire. This is an opportunity to lead a community-focused pub and drive local engagement. The ideal candidate will be passionate about team and guest experience, with proven leadership skills. Competitive salary of up to £42.5k plus bonus and benefits, including accommodation and healthcare. Join a vibrant team where you can make a significant impact and grow your career.

Benefits

Bonus and incentive schemes

Access to a pension plan

On-site accommodation

Private healthcare

Award-winning training and development

Qualifications

• Proven record of driving local engagement and sports.
• Passionate about team and guest experience.
• Commitment to delivering excellent guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for running all aspects of the pub.
• Grow and engage the team effectively.
• Innovate new sales and growth strategies.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer engagement

Sales growth

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a General Manager for the Woodlark in Bordon, Hampshire. Salary up to £42.5k 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 Woodlark 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
• Access to a pension plan
• On-site accommodation
• Private healthcare
• Award winning training and development

About the pub

The Woodlark in Bordon, Hampshire is on a main round, near a business park and enjoying good transport links and lot of passing traffic thanks to its proximity to nearby supermarkets. This community‑focussed pub enjoys a great reputation with its guests and is popular with locals, including families, retired couples, and tradesmen for after work drinks.

We're looking for a community pub operator with a proven record of driving local engagement and sports. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about team and guest, with strong people-skills and a commitment to delivery excellent guest experience very time. Live In available - 1st floor 3 bedroomed flat.

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.