General Manager, Bridlington

Marstonscareers; Bridlington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Pension & life cover

Rewards platform

Health screening discounts

Long service awards

Gym discounts

24h GP helpline

Mortgage advice

On-site accommodation

Training & development

Job summary

The Lobster Pot in Bridlington, part of Marston's, is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a high-volume, food-led destination pub. You will oversee large teams, deliver exceptional guest experiences and drive strong commercial results.

Experience running a seasonal business and hotel or accommodation knowledge are valued. You will develop talent, maintain high standards, and lead from the front with energy and a people-first approach.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

We're looking for a General Manager for The Lobster Pot. Salary up to £50,000 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 Lobster and 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
• Employer funded Private Medical Insurance
  
• Pension scheme with additional Life Assurance and Group Income Protection cover included
• Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
  
• Health Screening Discounts
  
• Long Service Awards
  
• Gym Discounts
  
• 24-hour GP helpline
  
• Mortgage Advice and support
• On-site accommodation
• Award winning training and development

About the pub

We're looking for an experienced and driven General Manager to lead The Lobster Pot, one of our high-volume, food-led destination pubs in Bridlington. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven hospitality leader with experience managing large teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving strong commercial results. Experience operating a seasonal business is essential, while hotel or accommodation experience would be a real advantage. You'll be a strong people manager, capable of leading in a structured way, developing talent and maintaining high standards across every aspect of the business.

Situated on the outskirts of Bridlington, close to local caravan parks, a golf club and a large residential community, The Lobster Pot benefits from a thriving tourist trade alongside a loyal local following. Operating within our Adult Dining segment, the pub delivers around 850 covers per week and £36,000 in weekly sales, alongside a 27-bedroom lodge accommodation offering. With a bar area, call-order dining space and large table-service restaurant, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious General Manager to take the helm of a well-established business and build on its continued success with Marston's.

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.

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.