General Manager in Cardiff

We are looking for a General Manager for a Community pub in Cardiff. 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 Cooper's Carvery, Cardiff and lead the team to success!

What you get from us:

• 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

Coopers Carvery is a warm and welcoming community favourite in Cardiff, known for classic British comfort food and its much loved daily carvery. With freshly roasted meats, homemade Yorkshire puddings, and a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere, it attracts everyone from locals popping in for a pint to families gathering for Sunday lunch. Consistently rated around 4.1–4.2 for value, hearty portions, and friendly service, Coopers benefits from high visibility, easy access, and strong weekend trade.

With £17.5k weekly sales (40% Wet / 60% Dry) and plenty of potential still untapped, the biggest opportunities lie in driving midweek volume, enhancing upsell across the food mix, growing event led occasions, and boosting digital engagement to increase visit frequency. It’s a site with real scope for a motivated General Manager to make a big impact.

Management accommodation is available in the form of a spacious four bedroom flat offering two generously sized living rooms, a well appointed kitchen, and a modern 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 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.