General Manager

We\’re looking for a General Manager for a fantastic carvery pub in the heart of Nottinghamshire\’s historic woodlands. Salary up to £45k 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 The Alders in Ollerton 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
• 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 Alders is a fantastic community pub ideally located just a stone\’s throw from Sherwood Forest and several other country parks including Clumber Park and Clipstone Forest. The name comes from the original spelling of the town \”Allerton\” meaning \’farm amongst the alders.\’

Delighting guests with our community food menu and daily carvery offering, The Alders is a high-volume business and currently trades at an average of £25,000 per week in net sales, with a 60/40 split in favour of food sales.

As well as the famous carvery deck, the Alders also boasts a children\’s play area and a large beer garden that proves popular with our guests during the summer months.

To be successful at the Alders, you\’ll be an experienced General Manager with a proven track record of success in a high-volume, food-led business within a branded environment. You\’ll be a natural leader, with a passion for inspiring and nurturing your teams to maximise their potential, whilst delivering exceptional guest experiences and engaging with the local community to enhance the reputation of the business.

Management accommodation is available in the form of 3 bedroom flat, located directly 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.

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.