General Manager, Wakefield

Marston's PLC; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Marston's as a General Manager at the Swan & Cygnet in Wakefield, where you will lead a dedicated team to create memorable guest experiences. Your role will encompass all aspects of pub management, including high volume food service and team development, with a competitive salary and exciting benefits.

Benefits

Bonus and incentive schemes

Discounts at major retailers

Pension plan

On-site accommodation

Private healthcare

Award-winning training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in high volume food service operations.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to engage team members.
• Ability to develop new sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for running all aspects of the pub.
• Finding and growing an engaging team.
• Driving sales and delivering high-quality guest experiences.

Skills

Team Management

Customer Service

Sales Growth

Job description

We're looking for a General Manager for a community pub in Wakefield. Salary up to 42k, dependant on experience 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 Swan & Cygnet in Wakefield 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 Swan & Cygnet is a large destination, community food pub with carvery in Wakefield.

It functions via a large 140 cover open plan trading area, and 7 day carvery operation to compliment the Marston's community food menu. There is a fantastic, large patio and beer garden, as well as a large car park for guests. The pub is close to a number of shops and businesses, with easy access to the M1 and other road links so perfectly positioned for passing and drive to patrons.

The Swan & Cygnet has 66/34 food to drink split and averages £22,000 a week and in busy weeks can deliver £28,000 so needs a strong food-experienced GM able to deliver a carvery and high volume food offer, creating a welcoming and memorable experience to guests.

Management accommodation is available in the form of three bedroom flat, with lounge, 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 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.