The Bobbin Carrier, General Manager

Marstons Plc; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus schemes

Private medical insurance

Pension & Life Assurance

Staff discounts and rewards

Health screening discounts

Long service awards

Gym discounts

24-hour GP helpline

Mortgage advice and support

On-site accommodation

Training and development

Job summary

Marston’s Bobbin Carrier in Cleckheaton seeks a General Manager to lead daily operations, drive guest experiences, and grow sales in a high-volume family pub.

The successful candidate will oversee an established team and help maximise weekly turnover, with a strong focus on delivering outstanding service and community engagement at this key venue in West Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of growing sales in a high-volume pub environment.
• Experience leading teams and delivering guest experiences.
• Strong - community engagement and local collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of pub operations, from guest experience to financial performance.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a customer-centric culture.
• Drive sales growth and manage costs to maximise profitability.
• Engage with local community and events to boost trade and brand presence.
• Deliver a safe, welcoming, and compliant pub environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales growth

Operations management

Guest service

Job description

We're looking for a General Manager for The Bobbin Carrier. 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 Bobbin Carrier, Cleckheaton 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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to take on The Bobbin Carrier, a high-volume, family-focused pub located on the Chain Bar roundabout at the junction of the M62 and M606. This impressive destination pub benefits from a large trading area, extensive parking, a spacious function room, and an established team already in place. We're looking for an experienced operator with a proven track record of growing sales, delivering exceptional guest experiences, developing high-performing teams, and engaging with the local community to drive trade.

Currently achieving around 800 covers per week and £24,000 in weekly sales with a 40/60 wet-to-dry sales mix, The Bobbin Carrier offers significant growth potential. The successful operator will have the opportunity to maximise the established carvery offer, further develop the underutilised function room, and strengthen the pub's position as a key venue for families, celebrations, and community events. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded operator to unlock the full potential of a well-established business.

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 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.

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.

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.