General Manager
Location: Basingstoke
Company: Dragonfly
Salary: Up to £45K + bonus (+ Live In)
Hours: 45hrs per week
Accommodation: Live in accommodation/ Live out allowance
- Performance based bonus, extra earning potential
- Access to relevant qualifications
- Progression opportunity
- Live in accommodation/ Live out allowance
- Performance based bonus, extra earning potential
- Access to relevant qualifications
- Progression opportunity
About the Role
We're looking for a General Manager for a recently invested community pub in Basingstoke. Salary up to £45,000 plus bonus and a generous benefits package.
Marston's is one of the UK's largest and most beloved pub chains, operating more than 1,300 pubs, bars, and hotels. We seek a great General Manager to lead the team at Dragonfly Basingstoke and drive 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
- Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform
- 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 just outside Basingstoke town centre, this family-friendly pub has recently benefited from a two-door CAPEX investment. Currently trading around £25,000 per week with an approximate 30/70 wet-to-food sales split.
The pub attracts families, local residents, and sports enthusiasts. There's an opportunity to rebuild food performance and create a more balanced, profitable business.
We seek a strong operator who can drive standards, develop food offerings, increase guest frequency, and maximize entertainment and sports propositions through local marketing and community engagement.
This is an exciting opportunity to build a thriving community pub at the heart of Basingstoke with recent investment and untapped potential. Live-in accommodation is available in the form of a 3-bedroom flat.
Qualities and Responsibilities
- Care about finding, growing, and engaging your team
- Accountable for all aspects of pub operations
- Passionate about staff and customer welfare
- Innovative in increasing sales and growth
- Creating a lively and memorable guest experience
Are We Right for You?
Our pubs range from cosy locals to pub-restaurants, serving award-winning pub classics and innovative dishes, with a strong drinks portfolio including well-known brands and craft ales.
As a General Manager, you'll enjoy challenge, security, and career progression. Support from your area manager is always available.
We value personality and authenticity, welcoming all individuals and celebrating diversity. We look forward to what we can achieve together.
Additional Information
As part of our application process, we use Lily, an AI-powered interviewing assistant, to support early screening. All hiring decisions remain made by our people.
Location
Dragonfly, Basingstoke, RG24 9AS
The Benefits
- Wellbeing: Support from the Licenced Trade Charity
- Accommodation: On-site accommodation for many roles
- Award-winning: Recognized as a top UK employer and sector leader
- Bonus: Performance-related schemes for management roles
- Salaries: Opportunity to earn competitive wages
- Long Service: Rewards for loyalty
- Food & Drink: 30% staff discount and meal deals
- Pension Scheme: Contributory schemes for salaried roles
- Private Healthcare: Available for some roles
- High Street Discounts: Online and offline offers
- Employee Discount: 30% off food & hotel stays
- Training & Development: Apprenticeships, dedicated teams, and e-learning platforms
General Manager in Basingstoke employer: Marston's PLC
Join Marston’s, an award-winning local pub company that prioritises its people and fosters a vibrant work culture. As a Cleaner, you'll enjoy flexible hours, a reliable contract, and numerous benefits including discounts at our venues, health screening, and access to career advancement opportunities through our apprenticeship programmes. With a focus on teamwork and personal growth, Marston’s is the perfect place for those looking to make a meaningful impact while being celebrated for their individuality.
