Deputy General Manager - Beautiful Destination Gastro Pub - £41,000 - Bedfordshire

COREcruitment Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a Deputy General Manager for a Beautiful Destination Gastro Pub in Bedfordshire. Based in the Woburn/Milton Keynes area, you will lead hospitality operations and drive guest satisfaction.

The role combines quality food and wine leadership with strong commercial accountability, managing labour, stock and sales while developing a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Deputy Manager or strong Assistant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead a busy destination gastro pub and provide exceptional hospitality.
• Balance guest satisfaction with strong commercial performance.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team.
• Manage labour, stock and sales to drive results.

Skills

Deputy Manager experience

Passion for food & wine

Leadership

Commercial mindset

Job description

Deputy General Manager – Beautiful Destination Gastro Pub – £41,000 – Bedfordshire

Location: Woburn / Milton Keynes Area, Bedfordshire
Salary: Up to £41,000 OTE including TRONC and bonus

We're looking for a passionate and commercially minded Deputy General Manager to help lead a fantastic destination gastro pub in one of Bedfordshire's most attractive villages.

This is a quality food-led business with plenty of character, offering freshly prepared seasonal British dishes, an excellent wine selection, quality beers and a welcoming atmosphere.

With a combination of destination dining, relaxed drinking and a loyal local following, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone who understands how to balance exceptional hospitality with strong commercial performance.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or strong Assistant Manager.
• A passion for quality food, wine and the British gastro pub scene.
• Confidence managing busy restaurant and bar services.
• Strong leadership skills and a natural ability to develop people.
• A commercial mindset, with experience managing labour, stock and sales.

You’ll be joining a respected and growing hospitality group that genuinely invests in its people, with excellent opportunities for career progression.

If you're an ambitious pub operator looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you!