General Manager

Marston's PLC; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused pub operator is seeking a General Manager for The Greenhouse in Cwmbran. The role involves running a food-led pub, engaging the local community, and leading a passionate team. Offering a salary up to £40k plus performance-related bonuses and a range of generous benefits, this position combines challenge and career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

30% employee discount on food and drink

Access to private healthcare

Professional wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in running a food-led business is essential.
• Ability to engage with the local community.
• Strong accountability for all aspects of the pub.

Responsibilities

• Find, grow and engage your team.
• Accountable for all aspects of the pub.
• Innovate new ways to increase sales.

Skills

Leadership

Team Engagement

Sales Growth Strategies

Job description

Overview

General Manager for a community pub. Salary up to £40k plus bonus and a generous benefits package. Location: The Greenhouse, Cwmbran. Live in accommodation / Live out allowance available. 45hrs per week. Performance based bonus, extra earning potential. Access to relevant qualifications. Progression opportunity.

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

An incredible opportunity at The Greenhouse, Cwmbran. This picture-perfect pub has bags of character, an amazing enclosed garden and beautiful surroundings all whilst sitting in a suburb of Cwmbran. The Greenhouse is currently averaging £24,000 in weekly sales with a 60/40 sales mix dry to wet. This is perfect for a food-focused General Manager who is looking for their next big adventure. Ideally the candidate will have experience of running and driving a very busy food-led business and engaging the local community to continue partnerships that have already been built. Management accommodation is available in the form of generous 3-bedroom living accommodation.

Have you got what it takes?

As a General Manager you will:

• 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. Our drinks portfolio combines well-known brands with outstanding craft ales and beers. As a General Manager, you will find a premium blend of challenge, security and career progression, with support from your area manager.

How to apply checklist

• Give yourself 20 minutes
• Have your CV ready to upload
• Double-check your contact details

The benefits

• Wellbeing: Professional wellbeing support to pub and pub support centre teams, including support from the Licenced Trade Charity.
• Accommodation: On-site accommodation available for many General Manager roles.
• Award winning: Named as one of the UK's Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK's Best Employers list.
• Bonus: Performance-related bonus schemes for pub management roles; discretionary company bonus scheme for support centre teams.
• Competitive salaries: Opportunity to earn a great wage while having fun at work.
• Long service: Rewards for loyalty with anniversary milestones.
• Food and drink: 30% discount for employees on Marston's food and drink; £4.50 refuel at work meal deal on shift.
• Pension scheme: Company contributory pension scheme for salaried roles; auto-enrolment for hourly roles.
• Private healthcare: Some roles include access to private healthcare.
• High street discount: Discounts and cash back offers for employees.
• Employee discount: 30% discount on Marston's food and hotel stays.
• Training and development: Apprenticeships, L&D support and e-learning.