Marston's
Didcot
Up to £42K + bonus
45hrs per week
Live in accommodation/ Live out allowance
Performance based bonus, extra earning potential
Access to relevant qualifications
Progression opportunity
Live in accommodation/ Live out allowance
Performance based bonus, extra earning potential
Access to relevant qualifications
Progression opportunity
Station Garden
Didcot
OX11 6GR
We're looking for a General Manager for a popular community pub. Salary up to £42k 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 Station Garden, Didcot 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:
About the pub
The Station Garden is a popular, family-friendly, community pub. Situated on a busy retail park, the Station Garden caters to all, with wood fire pizza oven and grill. Inside there is a central bar with dining areas and pizza kitchen. Outside there is a large car park and two beer gardens for guests to choose from!
The Station Garden is currently averaging £20,000 per week with a 70/30 food/wet sales mix. We are looking for a passionate General Manager who can continue to build on links built with the local community. Using their creative flair to drive sales, and leading the team to provide unforgettable experiences-that keep our guests coming back for more!
Management accommodation is available in the form of 3 Bedroom flat, with private lounge and kitchen.
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:
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.
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.
Marston's. Where people make pubs.
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.
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Station Garden
Didcot
OX11 6GR
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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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