General Manager

Job Description

We're looking for a General Manager for a fantastic pub & hotel in Wrexham. Salary up to £42,000 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 Wynnstay Arms in Wrexham 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

The Wynnstay Arms is a hotel and pub in Wrexham city centre, Wales. It is located on Yorke Street and directly on the western end of Wrexham's High Street. The building is Grade II listed for its surviving Georgian red brick façade, while most of the building was demolished and rebuilt in the 1970s.

The building has an exciting history, the Football Association of Wales was formed at the hotel in 1876, and Prime Minister, David Lloyd George is said to have announced the end of World War I from the building's balcony in 1918.

The Wynnstay is a wet led pub in the exciting city of Wrexham, it benefits from a strong wet trade as it is situated on the main drag in town. It's also a hotel with 47 bedrooms so a General Manager with rooms experience is needed.

There has been a huge tourist boom to Wrexham due to the popularity of Wrexham football club so there's bags of opportunity to maximise on that. The pub has a consistent food offer which poses huge scope to drive sales.

The Wynnstay is currently hitting budget due to room sales however there is a huge opportunity with two large function rooms and staged area in pub for events.

With a solid team structure including head house keeper in place, it's a great site for a new General Manager to go in and hit the ground running.

There is two bedroom accommodation available to the GM of this site.
 

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.