General Manager Thatchers Needle - Diss

General Manager
Marston’s is more than just a world-renowned brewery: we’re also home to one of the UK’s largest and most successful pub chains. Now, we’re on the lookout for a great General Manager to take charge at the Thatchers Needle and lead the team to success!

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.

About the pub
The Thatchers Needle sits in the market town of Diss in Norfolk and currently takes an average of £21k per week. The pub currently has a 60/40 split in favour of wet trade and boasts a fantastic 150 cover restaurant, which serves delicious dishes from our fantastic Rotisserie menu.

The ideal candidate will be somebody with great General Manager skills who can make an immediate impact in driving the customer journey and motivate the fantastic team to continue delivering great results. There is a 2 bedroom flat above the pub, which is available for this position.

What you get
At Marston’s we’re one big family. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

• Salary up to £35,000 per annum
• Potential to earn bonus
• Access to a pension scheme
• On-site accommodation
• Private healthcare
• Childcare support
• Award winning training and development
• Marston’s R£wards – an online perks scheme offering discounts on gym membership, cinema tickets and days out.