General Manager

Marstons Plc; Mold; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus schemes

Private Medical Insurance

Pension with Life Assurance

Rewards Platform

Health screening discounts

Long service awards

Gym discounts

GP helpline

Mortgage advice

On-site accommodation

Training and development

Job summary

Marston’s is seeking a General Manager for the Pen Y Bont in Mold. You will lead a large team in a two-door trading pub delivering around 1,600 covers weekly with a 70/30 wet-dry split, and you’ll be responsible for overall operations and guest experience.

The role offers £58,000+ bonus and a generous benefits package, including on-site accommodation, private medical insurance, pension, and industry-leading training.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-volume, premium food sales in pub/casual dining
• Strong people leadership with large teams
• Ability to manage costs and drive guest experiences

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for running all aspects of the pub
• Lead and develop the team to deliver outstanding guest experiences
• Drive sales growth through food and drink disciplines and community engagement
• Maintain high operational standards and cost controls

Skills

People leadership

High-volume dining

Cost control

Community engagement

Job description

We're looking for a General Manager for a Pen Y Bont. Salary up to £58,000 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 Pen Y Bont in Mold and lead the team to success!

What you get from us:

You’ll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• Additional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes
• Employer funded Private Medical Insurance
  
• Pension scheme with additional Life Assurance and Group Income Protection cover included
• Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
  
• Health Screening Discounts
  
• Long Service Awards
  
• Gym Discounts
  
• 24-hour GP helpline
  
• Mortgage Advice and support
• On-site accommodation
• Award winning training and development

About the pub

This opportunity requires an experienced operator with a proven track record of delivering high-volume, premium food sales within a pub and casual dining environment. Success in this business will come from the ability to lead large teams, maintain exceptional operational standards, and build strong community relationships that drive repeat trade and local engagement.
The pub operates across a two-door trading environment and delivers approximately 1,600 covers per week, with a strong 70/30 wet-to-dry sales split. The ideal candidate will be highly hands-on, commercially astute, and experienced in managing volume whilst maintaining outstanding guest experiences, effective cost controls, and consistent team performance. Strong community engagement, people leadership, and the ability to maximise both food and drink sales will be essential to unlocking the site's full potential.

Management accommodation is available in the form of 3 Bedroom separate but attached stone cottage with private entrance and parking

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.

As part of our application process, we use Lily, an AI-powered interviewing assistant to support the early stages of screening. Lily helps us move quickly, keep things flexible for you, and create a more consistent candidate experience, but one thing you should know – all hiring decisions are still made by our people.