Deputy General Manager

Ship Inn (Weymouth); Weymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

Pension

Employee discounts

Profit sharing

Bonus

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse is recruiting a Deputy General Manager for the Ship in Weymouth Harbour. You will help lead our premium pub, oversee operations, supervise diverse teams and work closely with the GM to uphold high standards of food, drink and guest service.

The Ship offers a harbour-side setting with potential for tips, profit share and a clear development pathway to GM. The role suits an experienced DGM, AM or supervisor with strong leadership, kitchen oversight and commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• Experience in branded hospitality leadership roles.
• Ability to oversee kitchen operations and food production controls.
• Strong commercial focus with delivering guest excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen oversight

Quality food & drink

Commercial mindset

Operational standards

Problem solving

Team development

Host mindset

Flexible mindset

Job description

Deputy General Manager 36K + 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.

Sensational Ship - Weymouth Harbour

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of iconic pubs the Ship was the first owned by Hall & Woodhouse it has been a member of the family since 1856. There have been many changes over the years like the addition of our upstairs restaurant with stunning views of Weymouth Harbour and our beautiful sunny courtyard. Today the Ship is the perfect place to rest and relax year round, whether it’s watching the boats coming in and out of the harbour, if you’re lucky you might even see the daily catch being docked right outside our front door, or relaxing in front of a roaring log fire with a pint of Badger Beer. The Ship is glorious in the summer and cosy in the winter.

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
• 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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