General Manager

Shah Of Persia (91351); Poole; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular community pub and hotel in Poole is seeking a passionate General Manager to lead the team. The role offers a salary of up to £40,000 plus bonuses, with benefits such as private healthcare and access to a pension. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a vision for driving sales and customer satisfaction. This position requires a hands-on approach to managing a vibrant pub atmosphere and providing excellent customer service. Candidates will thrive on engaging their team and fostering a community spirit.

Benefits

Bonus and incentive schemes

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Training and development access

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pub Manager or in a similar management role.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop a team.
• Ability to drive sales and enhance customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the pub operations.
• Develop and engage the team to excel in their roles.
• Innovate ways to boost sales and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Team engagement

Sales growth

Customer service

Leadership

Job description

We're looking for a General Manager for a popular Community pub and Hotel. Salary up to £40k 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. Due to an internal move in the business, we’re on the lookout for a great General Manager to take charge at the Shah of Persia in Poole and lead the team to success!

What you get

• 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
• Private healthcare
• Award winning training and development

About the pub

The Shah of Persia in Poole is a busy family-friendly pub and hotel situated close to the town centre. Ideally located for holidaymakers and business travellers alike, the pub also offers comfortable accommodation in the form of 14 en-suite bedrooms. Situated on a key road, and just a mile from the beach, the Shah of Persia has strong year round trade. The pub has a very strong reputation and high guest satisfaction scores, and is known locally for its strong quiz and bingo nights mid‑week, and key trading of food on Sundays.

Currently averaging £24,000 per week in sales with a sales mix of £9k Wet, £11k Dry, and £4k on Rooms. With the strong Senior team already in place, there is scope within this business to grow food and drink sales even further. We are looking for a passionate community operator who has the vision to drive this business forward!

Management accommodation is not available at this site, in lieu of this- we are offering a £7,500 live out allowance.

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.