The Honeystone, Hunstanton

Marston's; Hunstanton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus schemes

Private Medical Insurance

Pension & Life Assurance

Rewards & Discounts

Health screening discounts

Long service awards

Gym discounts

24-hour GP helpline

Mortgage advice

On-site accommodation

Training and development

Job summary

Marston's is seeking a proactive General Manager for The Honeystone in Hunstanton. You will lead a high-volume, food-led pub with strong weekly sales, driving guest experiences and community engagement throughout the year.

The role requires commercially astute leadership, a front-foot management style, and a passion for nurturing a large team while delivering consistent service and growth for the business.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high-volume pub/restaurant operation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on driving sales and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Care about finding, growing and engaging your team.
• Be accountable for running all aspects of the pub.
• Be passionate about delivering great guest experiences and service.
• Dream big and think of 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 Honeystone, Hunstanton. Salary up to £48,000 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 Honeystone, Hunstanton 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

Located in the popular seaside town of Hunstanton, just moments from the beach and close to several major holiday parks, The Honeystone is a well-established destination pub that attracts a mix of tourists, holidaymakers and local guests throughout the year. With average weekly sales of £40,000 and peak summer trading reaching £70,000 per week, this is a high-volume business with a strong food-led offer, generating a 65% food and 35% wet sales mix. During the busy season the pub regularly operates at full capacity, making it a vibrant and exciting place to lead.

We're looking for an experienced General Manager who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, deliver exceptional guest experiences and maximise the opportunities this fantastic location offers. While summer trade is exceptionally strong, there is significant potential to further engage the local community during the quieter winter months through events, promotions and community partnerships. This role would suit a commercially astute operator who enjoys leading large teams, driving sales and creating a pub that remains at the heart of the community all year round.

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.