Job Description
We are looking for a community focused General Manager at the Pump House in Swansea! Salary up to £45k 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 Pump House in Swansea 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 Pump House is a fantastic two level site, set between the sandy beach of Swansea Bay and the vibrant City Centre. With a modern industrial décor in the ground floor and the second floor has a great open grill feature and is set out perfectly for a relaxing drink or meal with more than 180 covers in total .When the sun shines you can sit outside in our large outdoor seating area 120 and watch the world go by. The pump hose is in a great location, a couple of minutes’ walk from the indoor arena, with numerous live events- with opportunity to increase sales. There is also parking on site to for up to 25 cars .
The Pump house is currently averaging £31k a week in sales, with a 60/40 food to wet sales mix.
The right candidate will have experience as a General Manager within a busy and fast paced restaurant/pub environment. Be able to lead the business effectively, meeting if not exceeding financial targets set. The successful candidate will have the ability to oversee sales growth, labour productivity, cost control and effective purchasing. With a proven track record of confidently leading and motivating a team to deliver a great guest experience.
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.
Apply for role
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.