General Manager

Marstons PLC; Seaham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company is seeking a General Manager for the Dancing Betty in Seaham. This role involves overseeing daily operations and managing a dedicated team, aiming for excellence in customer engagement and sales growth. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in food-led environments and a passion for nurturing their team. The position offers various benefits, including a pension plan and on-site accommodation, making it an attractive opportunity for aspiring pub leaders.

Benefits

Bonus and incentive schemes

Discount at major retailers

Access to a pension plan

On-site accommodation

Private healthcare

Award-winning training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a food-led environment is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to engage the local community effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the pub.
• Manage and develop the pub team.
• Engage with customers and the local community.
• Drive sales and enhance customer experiences.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer engagement

Sales growth strategies

Food management

Job description

We're looking for a General Manager for the Dancing Betty in Seaham

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 Dancing Betty in Seahamand 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
• 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 Dancing Betty is a heavy food‑led site based on the Dalton Park retail shopping park in Murton, which benefits from its day trade in particular from visiting shoppers and cinema goers. The traditional Marston's pub food menu is run alongside the successful carvery station. The dog friendly pub is a large community site with around 155 covers, and has a good base of regular guests and is well liked and used within the community, given its popular family food menu.

The Dancing Betty has an established senior team with a number of long serving members. The pub takes on average £40,000 a week made from mainly food driven trade with a 70/30 split in favour of food. We are looking for an experienced food‑led GM operator, who can engage with the local community and drive additional trade in the evening with regular events.

Management accommodation is available in the form of 2 bedroom apartment above the pub with kitchen and bathroom.

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.