Job Description

We're looking for a General Manager for a fantastic community local in Southport. 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 Old Duke in Southport 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 Old Duke is ideally situated on a growing retail park on one of the main routes into Southport. It comprises of a single level drinking/dining area and kitchen with roughly 130 covers inside and a further 110 outside. There are 2 beer gardens with kids play area in one, perfect for attracting families to the site. 

Currently trading at around 16k weekly with a split of roughly 60/40 in favour of food, the pub offers a classic pub menu.

There are no specific function spaces, however, there is an area of the pub currently utilised well for regular buffets as there is a crematorium in close proximity.

There is on site accommodation which consists of an open plan kitchen/living, and three bedrooms.

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.

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We’ve been running pubs and brewing beer in one form or another for more than 185 years – a heritage that we’re incredibly proud of!

Today we operate more than 1,400 pubs, bars and hotels which is our complete focus.

As a business, we strive to bring people together, creating happiness in our pubs and bars, and delivering more experience through our vast range of beers and drinks.

But it’s the passion of our 9,000 people that sets us apart from others, working together to create happy, memorable and meaningful experiences for our customers and stakeholders, every day.

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