General Manager

Marston's PLC; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company in Long Eaton is seeking a General Manager for its flagship business, The Farmhouse. This role offers a competitive salary up to £60k plus bonus, alongside extensive benefits including private healthcare and on-site accommodation. The ideal candidate will be a passionate leader with a track record in team engagement and driving sales. The business boasts a pub-restaurant atmosphere with a stunning venue and a strong commitment to social well-being and support for staff.

Benefits

Bonus and incentive schemes

Discount at major retailers

Pension plan access

Private healthcare

Award-winning training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team and engaging staff.
• Proven track record in driving sales and growth.
• Passionate about customer service and creating enjoyable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Find, grow and engage your team.
• Run all aspects of the pub efficiently.
• Think differently about increasing sales.
• Create a buzz and share enjoyable experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Team engagement

Sales growth

Customer service

Job description

The Farmhouse offers an incredibly rare opportunity for a seasoned General Manager with a sustained track record of success in a multi‑faceted business to take the helm of our flagship Signature business and continue it's success. This is the perfect opportunity for a passionate leader with a natural flare for inspiring and nurturing their teams to unlock their potential. Management accommodation is available in the form of a 3 bedroom flat above the coaching house with separate entrance & views over the countryside. 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:

Responsibilities

• 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.

Salary up to £60k plus bonus and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

• 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 Farmhouse at Mackworth is a stunning, multi‑faceted business oozing with charm & character. Situated in what was once an 18th‑century farm house and located just a stone's throw from the Peak District, The Farmhouse boasts a large bar & restaurant, 10 boutique hotel bedrooms, multiple upstairs function spaces & of course the hugely popular self‑contained wedding & events space with capacity for 200 guests (complete with full wedding license!). Currently trading at an average of £47,000 per week in net sales, The Farmhouse recently benefited from a face‑lift which saw internal and external upgrades to the pub as well as a full refurbishment of the hotel bedrooms.

Wellbeing & Support

• Professional wellbeing support to our pub and pub support centre teams including support from the Licenced Trade Charity
• Optional on‑site accommodation
• Performance‑related bonus schemes
• Competitive salaries
• Reward for loyalty with awards for key anniversary milestones
• 30% discount on food and drink in our pubs
• Access to £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift
• Company contributory pension scheme; auto enrolment schemes for hourly paid roles
• Private healthcare scheme for some roles
• High‑street, online discounts and cash‑back offers
• 30% discount on Marston's food and hotel stays
• Extensive apprenticeship offer, dedicated L&D teams, award‑winning e‑learning platforms

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.