Run a pub with Marston's in Port Talbot

Marston’s; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marston's seeks a Pub Manager for the Twelve Knights in Port Talbot, a vibrant community pub. This role involves driving sales, managing a team, and ensuring an excellent guest experience, supported by comprehensive training and a guaranteed income with bonuses.

Benefits

Accommodation above the pub

Comprehensive training and support

Access to marketing and recruitment teams

Free learning and development platform access

Qualifications

• Experience in running food-led businesses is essential.
• Strong sales and customer service focus.
• Must show proof of independent financial advice.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through marketing and events.
• Manage daily operations and staff.
• Ensure high standards of customer service.

Skills

Experience in hospitality management

Sales and marketing skills

Team leadership

Financial planning

Job description

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Run a pub with Marston's in Port Talbot, Port Talbot

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Client:

Marston’s

Location:

Port Talbot, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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22

Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Overview

The Twelve Knights is a thriving community pub with 10 hotel rooms situated in the centre of Port Talbot.
The pub is a one floor operation with a well-zoned bar area benefitting from Sky and BT Sports screens to cater for sports fans. The pub also boasts a function room with it's own bar and projector.Atrue chameleon community pub, the Twelve Knights attracts all demographics and has a strong local community following, busy throughout the week, on evenings with regular quizzes, bingo and various entertainment.

Currently averaging £15 in weekly sales with sales mix of a 60% Wet, 30% Dry, and 10% Hotel. There is an opportunity to further drive drinks and food sales by marketing a regular events programme with local customers and driving standards in the pub and hotel rooms.

Accommodation is available here in the form of a 3 bedroom flat above the pub.

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.

Our Community Food Partnership is perfect for people with pub or restaurant experience, passionate about pubs and obsessed with serving great food and an unforgettable experience every time! With low ingoing costs, and all the training and support you need to set you up for success, this is a great way of running your own business. This is an opportunity to earn an unlimited potential of sales backed up with a guaranteed annual retained sum to provide you with some peace of mind.

The Opportunity

What’s in it for you?

A guaranteed annual retained sum of £35k, released weekly,

Plus 26% share of weekly sales, excluding VAT.

Incentive bonuses based on business performance and standard audits.

Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost. See ‘Things to consider’ for more information.

Accommodation included with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV License.

All of your stock, including food, and all associated consumables are supplied by Marston’s, although you will be responsible for managing it once it has been delivered.

Comprehensive induction training and ongoing support and training.

A dedicated area manager working with you to help you grow the business.

Access to our 450 strong-support teams whenever you need them – including Marketing, Recruitment and Food and Drink specialists.

All our Pub Partners get access to our FREE Learning, Development and Training platform Campus (a package worth over £300!).

What’s expected from you:

Our Community Food Partnership pubs are food-led businesses, operating our Marston’s corporate menu. It’s a proven business-model, perfect for self-sufficient hospitality managers with a creative flair, who can drive sales, standards and guest experience.

In addition to the £5k security deposit required for this agreement, you will need to cover legal costs (£360), and your own insurance (except building insurance, which we’ll cover). Also, you’ll want to start thinking about your team; taking care of paying them and all other employment matters.

Before we all sign the agreement and see you heading into a whole new life, you’ll just need to show us proof that you’ve had independent financial advice from an accountant and solicitor and have completed a sustainable business plan, in accordance with the Pubs Code. And, of course, obtain your personal licence (which we can help with) and complete your induction training.

It’s a five-year commitment, so you have loads of time to build the business and get it performing brilliantly but, if you do want to leave early, there’s always the option of six months’ notice with a ‘break’ clause in the contract.

Who are we looking for? Not Specified