General Manager

We're looking for a General Manager for a Premium Bar. Salary up to £45K + bonus 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 Lost & Found Sheffield and lead the team to success!

You’ll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• Additional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes
• Employer funded Private Medical Insurance
• Pension scheme with additional Life Assurance and Group Income Protection cover included
• Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
• Health Screening Discounts
• Long Service Awards
• Gym Discounts
• 24-hour GP helpline
• Mortgage Advice and support
• On-site accommodation
• Award winning training and development

Located in the heart of Ecclesall Road, one of Sheffield's most vibrant and affluent social destinations, this is an exciting opportunity to take the reins of a thriving bar and restaurant business with plenty of untapped potential.

Generating average weekly turnover of around £20,000
, rising to £35,000 during peak summer periods
, the site benefits from a diverse mix of income streams across food, drinks, events and private hire. The food offer is supported by over 295 covers across the restaurant, bar and stunning outdoor garden areas, making it a fantastic destination for social occasions and casual dining.

A real standout feature of the business is its private events offering, including a unique secret bar, exclusive private hire space and separate boardroom facilities. Private hire has seen significant growth this year, with further opportunity for the right operator to develop this area and build on its success.

We're looking for an experienced bar and restaurant operator who can create memorable customer experiences while building strong relationships with local businesses and the surrounding community. The ideal partner will be commercially minded, passionate about hospitality and comfortable driving both food and wet sales within a current 75/25 wet-led split
.

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.

• 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.

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.

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston’s could be the making of you.

As part of our application process, we use Lily, an AI-powered interviewing assistant to support the early stages of screening. Lily helps us move quickly, keep things flexible for you, and create a more consistent candidate experience, but one thing you should know –
all hiring decisions are still made by our people.