We’re looking for a General Manager for a pub carvery & hotel. Salary up to £55,000 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. We’re looking for a great General Manager to take charge at the Aviator in Clacton on Sea 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 Aviator is a thriving, multi‑faced business located on a prominent main road on the outskirts of the popular seaside town of Clacton‑on‑Sea, adjacent to a busy retail park. Recently refurbished to an exceptional standard, this impressive venue offers something for every guest, combining a welcoming family dining experience with a vibrant sports‑led atmosphere.
The pub benefits from a two‑door concept, featuring a dedicated sports bar complete with Sky Sports, darts and pool, alongside extensive food and drink trading areas. Generating weekly sales of around £50,000, The Aviator is supported by a 39‑bedroom lodge, delivering strong year‑round accommodation revenue from both holidaymakers and weekday business travellers. The recent introduction of a seven‑day carvery has created an exciting opportunity to further grow food sales, while the established breakfast offer attracts both hotel guests and the local community every day of the week.
Outside, guests can enjoy a large wraparound beer garden with seating for over 160 people and a well‑maintained children’s play area, making The Aviator a popular destination for families and groups alike. Management accommodation is available in the form of a 3‑bedroom flat above the site.
Have you got what it takes?
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.
