General Manager - Rose & Crown

Pub

Overview

We're looking for a General Manager for the Rose & Crown located in the heart of Nottage Village, Porthcawl. Salary up to £47,000 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 Rose & Crown in Porthcawl and lead the team to success!

What you get from us: 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

About the pub

We are seeking a passionate and driven operator to take the reins of a well-established 11-bedroom inn located in the heart of Nottage Village, Porthcawl.

Positioned adjacent to the picturesque village green, this traditional two-door operation is a true community hub, combining strong local trade with a valuable accommodation offering. The business currently generates average weekly sales of £25,000-£30,000, with a balanced revenue mix of 45% food, 45% wet sales and 10% accommodation, providing multiple income streams and excellent opportunities for growth.

The property boasts a traditional bar area alongside a separate dining space, creating a welcoming environment for both regular locals and visiting guests. Its prime village location, directly overlooking the green, gives the business a prominent position at the heart of the community. Complementing the indoor trading areas is an attractive beer garden with outdoor seating, offering additional capacity and enhancing its appeal during the warmer months. With 11 letting bedrooms, strong food and drink sales, and an established reputation within Nottage and the wider Porthcawl area, the inn presents an excellent opportunity for an operator to build on existing trade and further develop all aspects of the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can embrace the inn's community-focused nature, maximise the accommodation offer, and continue to drive both food and wet sales within this thriving village setting.

If you're ready to take on a characterful village inn with accommodation, food, drink and community appeal at its core, we'd love to hear from you

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.

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.