General Manager

Old Irish Harp (4450); Walsall; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium pub in Aldridge is looking for a General Manager to oversee operations, lead the team, and drive sales. The role offers a salary up to £40,000 plus bonus and benefits including private healthcare, on-site accommodation, and extensive training. Ideal candidates will have experience in pub management and strong leadership skills. Join us to create exceptional experiences for our customers.

Benefits

Bonus and incentive schemes

Discounts at major retailers

Pension plan

On-site accommodation

Private healthcare

Training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a pub or similar venue.
• Proven ability to drive sales and engage the community.
• Strong leadership and team building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of staff.
• Manage all aspects of pub operations.
• Increase sales through innovative strategies.
• Engage with customers to enhance their experience.
• Organize quizzes and events to drive community engagement.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer engagement

Sales growth strategies

Event management

Job description

We're looking for a General Manager for a premium pub in Aldridge. Salary up to £40,000 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 Old Irish Harp in Aldridge 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 Old Irish Harp is a beautiful, characterful pub situated in Aldridge with good links to Walsall, Lichfield and Sutton Coldfield. It is available due to an internal move and has been well-ran and maintained.

The pub is a food-led, premium business running the Marston's Signature menu. The split is currently 70/30 and the pub is delivering weekly sales of around £22,000 with scope to drive wet trade.

Although a destination site in nature, community-activity is key to the success of this pub, a General Manager who can drive weekly evening quizzes and entertainment will see sales growth.The pub also benefits from a lovely, big beer garden to the front of the building which can be maximised to drive wet trade in the summer.

The pub is set up for success in terms of team, comprising of a Head Chef and strong kitchen team, new Assistant Manager and 3 Supervisors.

There is live-in accommodation available to the General Manager in the form of a pub-level, 3 bedroom property with separate small garden and entrance.

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.