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General Manager, Dorchester


Company : Marston's PLC


Location : Dorchester, England


Created : 2025-08-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We're looking for a General Manager for a food lead community pub in Dorchester. Salary up to £45,000 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 Trumpet Major, Dorchester 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 Trumpet Major is a newly refurbished pub with an additional carvery deck for Sunday trade. It is in a great location with strong trade. It attracts a mixture of lunchtime regulars and family diners but there is still huge growth potential at the site. Garden should be a key focus that can be capitalized on. We are looking for a food focused operator with a strong background in volume food to take this business forward to reach it's full potential. The pub is turning over £26,000 per week on a 70/30 wet lead split. Management accommodation is available in the form of three bedrooms. 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 engagingyour team. Be accountablefor running all aspects of your pub. Be passionateabout doing the right thing for your staff and your customers. Dream big and think differentlyabout new ways to increase sales and growth. Celebrateand 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr