General Manager - Rose & Crown

Marston's PLC; Porthcawl; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Rewards Platform

Health Screening Discounts

Long Service Awards

24-hour GP helpline

Mortgage Advice and support

On-site accommodation

Award winning training and development

Job summary

Marston’s Rose & Crown in Porthcawl is recruiting a General Manager to lead an 11-bedroom inn with a traditional pub and dining area. Located in the heart of Nottage Village, the role focuses on delivering strong food and wet sales while managing accommodation and a welcoming community hub.

The site benefits from an established reputation and an attractive beer garden in a village setting. You will oversee front-of-house and kitchen operations, drive guest satisfaction, develop the team, and

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

Live in accommodation/ Live out allowance

Performance based bonus, extra earning potential

Access to relevant qualifications

Progression opportunity

We’re looking for a General Manager for the Rose & Crownlocated in the heart of Nottage Village, Porthcawl.Salary up to £47,000 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 Rose & Crown in Porthcawl 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
• 24-hour GP helpline
• Mortgage Advice and support
• On-site accommodation
• Award winning training and development

About the pub

We are seeking a passionate and driven operator to take the reins of a well-established 11-bedroom inn located in the heart of Nottage Village, Porthcawl.

Positioned adjacent to the picturesque village green, this traditional two-door operation is a true community hub, combining strong local trade with a valuable accommodation offering. The business currently generates average weekly sales of £25,000-£30,000, with a balanced revenue mix of 45% food, 45% wet sales and 10% accommodation, providing multiple income streams and excellent opportunities for growth.

The property boasts a traditional bar area alongside a separate dining space, creating a welcoming environment for both regular locals and visiting guests. Its prime village location, directly overlooking the green, gives the business a prominent position at the heart of the community. Complementing the indoor trading areas is an attractive beer garden with outdoor seating, offering additional capacity and enhancing its appeal during the warmer months. With 11 letting bedrooms, strong food and drink sales, and an established reputation within Nottage and the wider Porthcawl area, the inn presents an excellent opportunity for an operator to build on existing trade and further develop all aspects of the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can embrace the inn’s community-focused nature, maximise the accommodation offer, and continue to drive both food and wet sales within this thriving village setting.

If you’re ready to take on a characterful village inn with accommodation, food, drink and community appeal at its core, we’d love to hear from you

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.

Marston’s. Where people make pubs.

As part of our application process, we use Lily, an AI-powered interviewing assistant to support the early stages of screening. Lily helps us move quickly, keep things flexible for you, and create a more consistent candidate experience, but one thing you should know – all hiring decisions are still made by our people.

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