General Manager

Foundry Project (91931); Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub group seeks a General Manager for their quirky bar in Manchester's Northern Quarter. With a competitive salary up to £45,000, you will lead a vibrant team, drive sales, and enhance customer experience in a high-volume bar environment. This role offers opportunities for career progression and additional earnings through bonuses.

Benefits

Additional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes

Access to a pension plan

On-site accommodation

Private healthcare

Award winning training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management role within a bar or hospitality setting.
• Ability to grow and engage a team effectively.
• Strong focus on customer satisfaction and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all aspects of the pub's operations.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase sales and customer loyalty.
• Lead, inspire and develop the pub team.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Customer Engagement

Sales Growth

Job description

We're looking for a General Manager for a quirky bar in Manchester's Northern Quarter. Salary up to £45,000 plus bonus and a generous benefits package.

Nestled in the heart of your favourite vibrant towns and cities, you will find our beautiful bars, including the Pitcher & Piano, The Lost & Found & Foundry Project.

Our Foundry’s are home to our smoked cocktails, local craft beers and of course our ‘dirty’ burgers and wood-fired pizzas.

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 Foundry Project, Manchester 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

Located in Manchester's Northern Quarter, Foundry Project Manchester is a quirky bar with an industrial feel, showcasing our artisan approach to the style of food & drink we serve.

Boasting fantastic internal and external spaces for functions and events, Foundry Manchester delights guests with the perfect setting for a bustling dining & drinking experience.

This site offers heaps of potential for an experienced operator to continue to drive sales in a high-volume, premium barenvironment. Currently trading at an average of £20,000 per week in net sales on a 70/30 wet lead split. The Foundry Manchester is home to our hugely popular bottomless brunch offering and benefits from a varied guest base. Whether it'sbubbles over brunch, relaxed after work drinks or a night to remember - it has been carefully crafted to bring our guests something wonderfully unique.

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 engagingyour team.
• Be accountablefor running all aspects of your pub.
• Be passionateabout doing the right thing for your staff and your customers.
• Dream big and think differentlyabout new ways to increase sales and growth.
• Celebrateand 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.