Company: Crewe & Harpur (90191)
Location: East Midlands
Posted: April 30th, 2026
We're looking for a General Manager for a rural pub & hotel in Swarkestone. Salary up to £46k 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 Crewe & Harpur and lead the team to success!
The Crewe & Harpur is a beautiful 17th century coach house, comprising of a popular pub & restaurant, as well as 7 boutique bedrooms, located between Swarkestone & Melbourne, Derbyshire.
The pub is a destination venue and forms part of Marston's 'Signature' collection, with a more premium food offering and styling. Its location on the riverside with a large garden means that it's particularly popular during summer.
Currently the pub is achieving weekly sales of around £28,000 which is food-led at 65% (10% rooms, 25% wet trade) with further scope to increase sales through driving garden activity during the summer season, as well as maximising on the local village trade.
There is a full senior team in place including an Assistant Manager, Head Chef and Supervisors and has been ran consistently by a General Manager who is moving internally with us.
There is 3 bedroom accommodation available onsite, as well as another small one-bedroom separate accommodation.
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.