General Manager

Sessile Oak (92415); Llanelli; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular community pub and hotel in Llanelli is looking for a General Manager to lead the team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a multifaceted environment, ideally with carvery and hotel experience. Responsibilities include team leadership, operational accountability, and driving sales growth. You will enjoy competitive salary up to £45k plus bonus, and a generous benefits package, including private healthcare and on-site accommodation.

Benefits

Additional earnings potential through bonuses

Discounts at major retailers

Access to a pension plan

On-site accommodation

Private healthcare

Award-winning training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate staff.
• Problem-solving abilities to drive sales and operational success.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all aspects of the pub's operations.
• Lead and develop the team to ensure high service standards.
• Innovatively increase sales and engage with customers.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer engagement

Sales growth

Carvery experience

Hotel management

Job description

We're looking for a General Manager for a Community pub with carvery and hotel. Salary up to £45k 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 Sessile Oak, Llanelliand lead the team to success!

What you get from us:

• 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 Sessile Oak is an impressive and popular pub in Llanelli. Based on a busy retail park, opposite Parc Y Scarlets Rugby Stadium. Inside there is a large L-shaped Bar, 285 Cover Dining Area. Outside is a large car park, spacious beer garden and small children’s play area. The Sessile Oak also boasts a 27 bedroom Hotel Lodge. Day-to-day there is a very strong Carvery operation in the pub, but can also be very wet led on major events and match days.

The Sessile Oak is currently taking an estimated weekly average of £35,000 in weekly sales, with an average mix of Food 50%. Wet 25%. Hotel 25%. We are looking for an experienced General Manager capable of managing a multifaceted business - ideally with previous Carvery and hotel experience.

Management accommodation is available in the form of 3 bedrooms, living area, 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.

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.