At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant community pub, driving sales and enhancing guest experiences.
- Company: Join Marston’s, one of the UK's largest and most loved pub chains.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, private medical insurance, and gym discounts.
- Other info: Live above the pub in a spacious flat and enjoy award-winning training.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a beloved local pub and grow your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in hospitality management and a passion for community engagement.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
We're looking for a General Manager for a fantastic community pub in Whetstone. 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 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 Old Vicarage 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:
The Old Vicarage is a charming, characterful pub in a prime Whetstone location, perfectly positioned on a busy main road and surrounded by a strong, supportive local community. With its welcoming feel and well balanced mix of quality food and drink, it’s a much loved neighbourhood pub with plenty of room to grow. Trading at £22,000 a week (60/40 wet led), the site already enjoys solid community links – and the right General Manager will build on these foundations, strengthening local relationships and driving both food and drink sales.
This role would suit someone who thrives at the heart of a community, enjoys being a familiar face, and knows how to deliver a consistently great guest experience. There’s significant opportunity to develop the offer further, enhance sales, and shape the next chapter of this popular pub. A spacious two bedroom flat above the pub is available for the incoming General Manager.
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.
General Manager employer: Old Vicarage (6647)
Marston’s is an award-winning local pub company that prioritises its people, offering a vibrant work culture and genuine opportunities for career advancement. As a General Manager at the Old Vicarage in Whetstone, you will benefit from a competitive salary, a generous benefits package including private medical insurance, and access to extensive training and development resources. With a supportive community and a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences, this role provides a unique chance to thrive in a dynamic environment while enjoying the perks of on-site accommodation and a strong local presence.
