Deputy General Manager

Upham Inns; Curridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company in the UK is looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to inspire the front-of-house team and manage all operations. The ideal candidate will have solid leadership experience in the hospitality sector and strong financial skills. This role offers competitive salary, flexible shifts, and excellent growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus Tronc

Flexible shift patterns

Discounts on meals and accommodation

Development program

Service Awards

Birthday gift

Referral incentives

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a similar role with a proven leadership track record.
• Experience in Restaurant/Hospitality is essential.
• Strong financial skills, able to manage audits and due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the FOH team.
• Oversee all aspects of the operation including People, Guest, Sales, and Operations.
• Support the General Manager in driving excellence across all areas.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Job description

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary to be discussed (based on experience) plus a share of Tronc (up to £5000 per year)
• Flexible shift patterns
• Up to 33% off meals for you and up to 6 guests when taken off duty
• 33% off hotel accommodation & 20% for Friends and Family
• Development program with a clear pathway to General Manager
• Access to the lifestyle card with over 5,000 discounts across various lifestyle aspects. This free benefit is available to Upham Inn team members.
• Service Awards
• A Birthday Gift
• Refer a friend and Chef recruitment incentives of up to £1000

Deputy Manager Requirements

• Solid experience in a similar role with a proven leadership track record
• Experience in Restaurant/Hospitality is essential
• Proven ability to lead teams successfully
• Strong financial skills, able to manage audits and due diligence
• Ability to manage budgets, labour controls, and forecasting
• Commercial acumen to drive sales and business results
• Excellent problem-solving skills and quick thinking
• Strong communication skills to lead, inspire, and delight guests
• The Right to Work in the UK

Deputy Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire the FOH team
• Oversee all aspects of the operation including People, Guest, Sales, Profit, Operations, Health and Safety, and property
• Maintain Upham Inn standards and achieve performance targets through a People-first, Guest-obsessed, operational excellence strategy
• Support the General Manager in driving excellence across all areas
• Role model and guide training and development within the team

What do we do?

We own 28 beautiful, individual premium pubs across Southern England, located in idyllic country settings. We pride ourselves on being the local go-to for high-quality, fresh pub food in a cozy atmosphere. Many of our pubs feature charming bedrooms. Recently, we launched Harper’s Steakhouse, a new premium American Steakhouse brand.

It’s an exciting time to join us!

Upham Inns is growing, and we want you to grow with us. We’ve invested in our business and are seeing great results. We aim to expand our pub family and are looking for passionate individuals to join our team.

We are looking for great people to join us

Our company supports you while caring about your individual needs. We are a friendly, hands-on team passionate about running excellent pubs. We seek like-minded people eager to work and grow with us.