Job Description
We're looking for a General Manager for a Community pub in Wakefield. Salary up to £42-45k 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 Bridge Inn in Wakefield 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 Bridge Inn is a popular community pub in Wakefield. Located close to the city centre with schools, shops and train stations all within a 1-2 mile radius. The pub currently operates a two room operation with 132 dining covers in the restaurant side and 60 in the bar side. Outside has a large capacity overlooking the canal picturesque navigation that can seat 206 covers. A separate children's play area is also available, as well as an additional sports beer garden with outside TV. The pub has recently completed a 400k transformational capex and now has Sky and TNT packages to supplement its growing sports demand. A large car park that can be utilised for outdoor events.
The Bridge Inn has a strong guest following from local rugby league supporters, as well good attendance for regular quiz nights and friendship lunches. With current sales of £18,000 a week with a 40/60 food to wet sales mix. We are looking for an engaging operator operator ideally with a background in sports. Local knowledge is not essential but a strong team ethic and a keen entrepreneurial approach is preferred.
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.