Overview
We're looking for a General Manager for a stunning canal side pub in Daventry. Salary up to £43,000 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 The Boat House in Daventry 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:
1. Additional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes
2. Access to a pension plan
3. On-site accommodation
4. Private healthcare
5. Award winning training and development
About the pub
The Boat House is a stunning premium-food business boasting an idyllic, canal-side location.
This pub is highly seasonal and delights guests with our Signature food menu as well as a Sunday Carvery offer.
The Boat House is a beautiful country pub that proves popular with hikers, dog walkers and families in the local area, as well as attracting guests to the amazing beer garden throughout the summer!
You will need to be an experienced operator with the ability to flex your skills to the demands of a highly seasonal operation. The Boat House currently trades at an average of £23,000 per week in net sales across the year, rising to £45,000 per week in the summer months and £18,000 per week in the winter months.
There is also management accommodation available in the form of a large 3 bedroom flat.
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:
6. Care about finding, growing and engaging your team.
7. Be accountable for running all aspects of your pub.
8. Be passionate about doing the right thing for your staff and your customers.
9. Dream big and think differently about new ways to increase sales and growth.
10. 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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