General Manager

Job Description

We're looking for a General Manager for a lovely community pub in Dunstable. 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 Market Cross in Dunstable and lead the team to success!

What you get

At Marston’s we’re one big family. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

  • Additional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes
  • Access to a pension plan
  • On-site accommodation
  • Private healthcare
  • Award winning training and development

About the pub

This is an amazing opportunity for a community led general manager. This is a successful carvery business set in a retail park with a vast array of branded retail outlets and fast food operations meaning plenty of passing trade.

The site is currently trading at around £22,000 weekly with a food led split of 65/35.

The Market Cross already has successful events nights, live music nights, sports teams and a thriving customer base ranging across all ages in particular families that cater for all occasions. 

The pub also benefits from a pool table and television with the capacity to grow sales by utilising these.

It has a large car-park and housing behind the pub so there's opportunity as a drive to destination while being accessible for the local community and shoppers.

There is 3 bedroom accommodation available to the 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.