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Salary up to £45,000 plus bonus and a generous benefits package.\nMarston’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 Dragonfly Basingstoke and lead the team to success!\nWhat 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:\nAdditional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes\nEmployer funded Private Medical Insurance\nPension scheme with additional Life Assurance and Group Income Protection cover included\nCheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)\nHealth Screening Discounts\nLong Service Awards\nGym Discounts\n24-hour GP helpline\nMortgage Advice and support\nOn-site accommodation\nAward winning training and development\nAbout the pub\nAre you a passionate and driven operator looking for a pub with genuine growth potential?\nThis family-friendly pub, located just outside Basingstoke town centre, has recently benefited from a two-door CAPEX investment and offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced operator to take the business to the next level.\nCurrently trading at around £25,000 per week with an approximate 30/70 wet-to-food sales split, the pub attracts a broad customer base including families, local residents and sports enthusiasts. While wet sales continue to grow, there is a real opportunity to rebuild food performance and create a more balanced, profitable business.\nWe're looking for a strong operator who can drive high standards, develop a compelling food offer, increase guest frequency through local marketing activity, and maximise the pub's entertainment and sports proposition. The successful partner will bring energy, commercial awareness and a clear plan to engage the local community through events, entertainment, sports viewing and targeted promotions. If you have a proven track record of driving sales, developing teams and creating memorable guest experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.\nWith recent investment complete and plenty of untapped potential remaining, this is an exciting chance to build a thriving community pub at the heart of Basingstoke.\nLive In management accommodation is available in the form of 3 bedroom flat.\nHave you got what it takes?\nIt’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.\nAs a General Manager you’ll:\nCare about finding, growing and engaging your team.\nBe accountable for running all aspects of your pub.\nBe passionate about doing the right thing for your staff and your customers.\nDream big and think differently about new ways to increase sales and growth.\nCelebrate and create a buzz by sharing enjoyable experiences.\nAre we right for you?\nFrom 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.\nCome 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.\nMarston’s. Where people make pubs.\nAs part of our application process, we use Lily, an AI-powered interviewing assistant to support the early stages of screening. 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