General Manager

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General Manager

Droitwich

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

Crown

Droitwich

WR9 7PF

Are you a community-focused publican with a passion for hospitality, food, and growing wet sales? Marston’s is looking for an ambitious Pub Partner to take The Crown to its next level.

Situated just off the M5 and close to Droitwich, The Crown is a well-established destination venue that already benefits from strong food trade, a successful weekly quiz night, and the added advantage of 11 letting rooms located above the pub.

This is an excellent opportunity for an operator who can build on strong existing foundations while creating a vibrant programme of local events and community engagement to drive repeat custom and increase wet sales throughout the week.

About The Crown

The Crown is a substantial and versatile business comprising:

Large restaurant area with a strong food reputation

Spacious bar trading area

Pool table and dartboard attracting local customers

11 hotel bedrooms above the pub

Established weekly quiz night

Prominent location close to the M5 motorway

Strong existing food and accommodation trade

Current weekly turnover sits at approximately £29,000, providing an excellent platform for future growth.

We are looking for an operator who can:

Build deeper relationships within the local community

Introduce and develop regular events that create a stronger weekly rhythm

Increase wet sales through entertainment, sports, games and social occasions

Grow the existing base of locals and regulars

Further develop food sales during key trading periods

Maximise opportunities created by the 11-bedroom accommodation offering

Potential ideas could include:

Live entertainment evenings

Charity and community fundraising events

Darts and pool leagues

Family-focused activities

Seasonal celebrations

Local club and society partnerships

Accommodation

The Agreement

This opportunity operates under Marston’s Partnership model with a 30/50/20 split.

Why Marston’s?

At Marston’s, we partner with entrepreneurial operators who want to run successful pubs with the backing of one of the UK’s leading pub companies. You’ll benefit from support, expertise and the freedom to build a business that becomes a cornerstone of its local community.

Interested?

If you’re an energetic operator who can combine great hospitality, strong community engagement and innovative ideas to grow both wet and food sales, we’d love to hear from you.

Take the reins at The Crown and create the go-to destination for locals, diners, travellers and hotel guests alike.

How to apply checklist

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

Crown

Droitwich

WR9 7PF

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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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