General Manager

Kings Arms (91981); Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub chain, Marston's, is seeking a passionate General Manager to lead their community pub, the Kings Arms, in Killingworth. You'll be responsible for team management, driving sales, and ensuring a great customer experience in a lively environment, alongside a competitive salary package and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Additional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes

Marston’s Cheers Platform with discounts

Access to a pension plan

On-site accommodation

Private healthcare

Award winning training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial role within a pub or hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for team development.
• Ability to drive sales and manage pub operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Care for finding and engaging the team.
• Be accountable for all aspects of running the pub.
• Drive business growth and enhance customer experience.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Engagement

Team Management

Sales Growth

Job description

We're looking for a General Manager for a community pub in Killingworth, Newcastle. Salary up to £43k 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 Kings Arms in Killingworth, Newcastle 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

The Kings Arms is a 2 zoned community pub based in Killingworth, Newcastle, situated next to Killingworth shopping centre. It's a real community pub with regular charity/community events taking place throughout the year, and needs a new manager to continue that trend. The Kings Arms as a great bar area with plenty of TV screens for watching sport and the site does attract interest from sports fans, especially when Newcastle United are on TV, there is also a strong food element in the trade, served through our traditional pub food menu and specialist pizza oven. There is also some outdoor seating and a large shared car park.

The Kings Arms trades very well currently with an average weekly sales of £20,000, with 65/35 wet to food split and is popular with a variety of guests including a mix of families, young adults, mature diners and regular drinkers. There is plenty of housing within 1 mile of the site giving opportunity to attract more locals/regulars, and the pub can form part of drinking circuit within the local area with 6 pubs all within a few miles.

There is no management accommodation available on site.

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.