Deputy General Manager

Royal Lion; Lyme Regis; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips sharing

Profit sharing

Bonus

Health insurance

Pension

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Mentoring & career pathway

Pathway to GM

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse is recruiting a Deputy General Manager for the Royal Lion in Lyme Regis. You’ll help lead a diverse team in a premium pub with rooms, with a strong focus on hospitality, quality food and guest experience.

What you’ll enjoy includes a salary up to £36k, tips, profit share, bonus, and comprehensive benefits with a clear development pathway toward GM. Based in Dorset, you’ll contribute to a values-led, sustainable business and an iconic coastal venue.

Qualifications

• Experienced DGM, AM or Supervisor with branded hospitality leadership.
• Kitchen oversight and control of food production.
• Experience with seasonal trade and rooms.
• Based locally or willing to relocate.
• Expert in quality food and drink with attention to detail.
• Commercial operator with growth experience.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen oversight

Hospitality operations

Business growth

Problem solving

Guest hosting

Job description

Deputy General Manager K + Benefits + Bonus + 5 days working + Career pathway ......

About Hall & Woodhouse - Sunday Times Best Place to Work

Hall & Woodhouse is the Dorset based brewer that owns over 150 high end pub restaurants and inns throughout the South of England. Founded in 1777 we are a family owned company that blends the best traditional values with a progressive and inclusive approach to business. We are recruiting a Deputy General Manager to help lead our fabulous diverse teams in an amazing premium pub with rooms.

Acquired by Hall & Woodhouse in February 2022, the Royal Lion is a beautiful coaching inn dating from 1601, a remarkable hidden gem within 100 yards of the fabulous beach at Lyme Regis. Situated in a bustling street it's the perfect base for tourists exploring the stunning Jurassic coast, and for locals to relax and enjoy great food and drink couched in warm Hall & Woodhouse hospitality. The hotel offers a full range of guest facilities for short breaks or events with options for relaxed and more formal dining; and 33 individually styled rooms to make any stay at the Royal Lion truly memorable.

What you'll enjoy as a DGM with Hall & Woodhouse:

• Up to £36k salary depending on level of development in the role
• Pay boosted by tips + profit share scheme + bonus
• Comprehensive benefits - health, pension, employee discounts, wellbeing support and much more
• Structured development and mentoring with all the support you need to succeed
• Recognition for talent, ambition and commitment, with a clear pathway to GM
• Security and progression, in a values-led, sustainable business
• The chance to be part of something very special in hospitality

What you’ll need to be:

• An experienced DGM, AM or Supervisor with great leadership capability within branded hospitality
• Competent in kitchen oversight and the control of food production
• Familiar with the additional challenges of seasonal trade and rooms
• Based in the local, area or planning to re-locate
• An expert in quality food and drink, with high attention to detail
• A commercially minded operator with experience growing hospitality businesses
• Diligent with operational standards and processes
• Well-presented, analytical and proactive in problem-solving
• Able to commit to supporting the GM to build a great team and business
• Determined to develop and maintain outstanding hospitality for our guests
• A natural host who loves making people's day
• Flexible and resilient with a solutions-first mindset

Why Join H&W?

• Rich history, family owned since 1777
• Iconic locations and a strong pipeline of new builds, openings and refurbishments
• A supportive culture that values individuality and champions equal opportunity
• Sunday Times Best Places to Work recognition
• Pay, benefits and progression that reward performance and potential

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