General Manager

Wakefield

Up to £42K + bonus

50hrs per week

Live in accommodation / Live out allowance

Performance based bonus, extra earning potential

Access to relevant qualifications

Progression opportunity

Swan & Cygnet

Wakefield

WF4 3BB

We're looking for a General Manager for a community pub in Wakefield. Salary up to 42k, dependant on experience 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 Swan & Cygnet 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
• Marston's Cheers Platform, giving you access to discount at major retailers
• Access to a pension plan
• On-site accommodation
• Private healthcare
• Award winning training and development

About the pub

The Swan & Cygnet is a large destination, community food pub with carvery in Wakefield.

It functions via a large 140 cover open plan trading area, and 7 day carvery operation to compliment the Marston's community food menu. There is a fantastic, large patio and beer garden, as well as a large car park for guests. The pub is close to a number of shops and businesses, with easy access to the M1 and other road links so perfectly positioned for passing and drive to patrons.

The Swan & Cygnet has 66/34 food to drink split and averages £22,000 a week and in busy weeks can deliver £28,000 so needs a strong food-experienced GM able to deliver a carvery and high volume food offer, creating a welcoming and memorable experience to guests.

Management accommodation is available in the form of three bedroom flat, with lounge, kitchen and bathroom.

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.

How to apply checklist

• Give yourself 20 minutes
• Have your CV ready to upload
• Double-check your contact details

Swan & Cygnet
Wakefield
WF4 3BB

The benefits

• Wellbeing: As a responsible employer, we offer professional wellbeing support to our pub and pub support centre teams including support from the Licenced Trade Charity.
• Accommodation: The majority of our pub General Manager roles include optional on-site accommodation.
• Award winning: Named as one of the UK's Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK's Best Employers list.
• Bonus: Our pub management, operations and sales roles offer performance related bonus schemes. For our support centre teams, we offer a discretionary company bonus scheme.
• Competitive salaries: Opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work.
• Long service: We reward loyalty with awards for key anniversary milestones.
• Food and drink: Our privilege card gives our people 30% discount off food and drink in our pubs. As well as access to our £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift.
• Pension scheme: All our salaried roles offer membership to a company contributory pension scheme. Hourly paid roles offer auto enrolment schemes.
• Private healthcare: Some of our roles offer access to a private healthcare scheme.
• High street discount: An exciting range of high street, online discounts and cash back offers are available for all.
• Employee discount: All of our employees receive a 30% discount on Marston's food and hotel stays.
• Training and development: We're passionate about growing our own talent through an extensive apprenticeship offer, dedicated L&D teams, and award winning e-learning platforms.

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We're looking for a General Manager for a community pub in Wakefield. Salary up to 42k, dependant on experience 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 Swan & Cygnet 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
• Marston's Cheers Platform, giving you access to discount at major retailers
• Access to a pension plan
• On-site accommodation
• Private healthcare
• Award winning training and development
About the pub The Swan & Cygnet is a large destination, community food pub with carvery in Wakefield. It functions via a large 140 cover open plan trading area, and 7 day carvery operation to compliment the Marston's community food menu. There is a fantastic, large patio and beer garden, as well as a large car park for guests. The pub is close to a number of shops and businesses, with easy access to the M1 and other road links so perfectly positioned for passing and drive to patrons. The Swan & Cygnet has 66/34 food to drink split and averages £22,000 a week and in busy weeks can deliver £28,000 so needs a strong food-experienced GM able to deliver a carvery and high volume food offer, creating a welcoming and memorable experience to guests. Management accommodation is available in the form of three bedroom flat, with lounge, kitchen and bathroom., The benefits Wellbeing As a responsible employer, we offer professional wellbeing support to our pub and pub support centre teams including support from the Licenced Trade Charity. Accommodation The majority of our pub General Manager roles include optional on-site accommodation. Award winning Named as one of the UK's Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK's Best Employers list. Bonus Our pub management, operations and sales roles offer performance related bonus schemes. For our support centre teams, we offer a discretionary company bonus scheme. Competitive salaries Opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work. Long service We reward loyalty with awards for key anniversary milestones. Food and drink Our privilege card gives our people 30% discount off food and drink in our pubs. As well as access to our £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift. Pension scheme All our salaried roles offer membership to a company contributory pension scheme. Hourly paid roles offer auto enrolment schemes. Private healthcare Some of our roles offer access to a private healthcare scheme. High street discount An exciting range of high street, online discounts and cash back offers are available for all. Employee discount All of our employees receive a 30% discount on Marston's food and hotel stays. Training and development We're passionate about growing our own talent through an extensive apprenticeship offer, dedicated L&D teams, and award winning e-learning platforms. Search Main Menu