Pub Manager Wanted

We’re on the hunt for an experienced and professional Pub Manager to oversee the daily operations and run a busy, food-driven pub in the heart of Fishguard town centre.

As Manager, you will lead on operations across the venue, working with a established team driving and coordinating all daily business operational standards to ensure consistent customer service excellence.

The role will require the following of company standards whilst delivering a seamless high quality, positive, friendly and engaging environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who lives and breathes great food, great drinks, and great hospitality. If you know how to balance a strong kitchen operation with a buzzing bar and warm front-of-house, this one’s for you.

The role

Oversee all aspects of a thriving gastro pub
⁠Work closely with the kitchen to deliver consistently excellent food
Lead, train, and inspire a quality-focused team
Maintain high standards across service, presentation, hygiene, and compliance
Drive covers, margins, reputation, and repeat business
Plan and promote entertainment, gigs and other events throughout the year

You’ll bring

⁠Proven gastro pub or food-led hospitality management experience
A real passion for fresh food and great drinks
Strong leadership and people management skills
Commercial awareness and attention to detail
A calm, professional approach — even when it’s full and flying
The ability to speak Welsh would be a bonus!

What’s on offer

Competitive salary and generous bonus scheme
A prominent town-centre location with loyal locals and visitors
Freedom to help shape menus, service style, and events
Supportive owners who value quality over shortcuts

Does this sound like you?

We know we’re asking a lot and we make no excuses for it. We want our general managers to be the best. If you are up for the challenge and relish the opportunity to grow your career, we would genuinely love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time all year round, start date 1st March

Salary/Hourly Rate: Excellent salary package available between £37,500-£40,000 plus a profit share bonus scheme between £4,000-£8,000

Required Experience In Management: 2 years

Preferred Licenses: Driving license, personal license & hygiene certificate

Jobs incentives include:

50% on shift discount
20% food & 7% drink off shift discount
20% discount on out of season hotel stays
Training opportunities to secure qualifications
Leading rates of pay in the local area, higher than minimum wage
Share of tips via tronc system
Company pension scheme via NEST
Full-time year-round employment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £37,500.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount

Experience:

Supervising experience: 1 year (preferred)
Bar management: 1 year (preferred)
Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/03/2026

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