Deputy General Manager - Premium Pub

Holly Blue; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £35k salary

Bonus & profit share

Comprehensive benefits

Career progression to GM

Five-day week

Mentoring & development

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse is recruiting a Deputy General Manager to lead our fabulous diverse teams at The Holly Blue, near Basingstoke. You will oversee operations in a premium pub environment, with a focus on guest experience, quality food and drink, and strong team leadership.

We offer up to £35k salary plus bonus and profit share, comprehensive benefits, and a clear career pathway to GM. Five-day working week and supportive mentoring help you develop and succeed.

Qualifications

• Experienced DGM/AM/Supervisor with leadership within branded hospitality.
• Based in local area or planning to relocate.
• Expert in quality food and drink with high attention to detail.
• Commercially minded operator with experience growing hospitality businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse teams in a premium pub environment.
• Oversee kitchen operations and food production.
• Support the GM to build a great team and business.
• Ensure outstanding guest hospitality and standards.

Skills

leadership capability

food & drink quality

commercial mindset

operational standards

analytical problem-solving

team development

hospitality excellence

Job description

Deputy General Manager 35K + 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.

Fabulous Food Pub - Sensational Holly Blue

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of superb community pubs, and located just off M3 Jct 7 on the outskirts of Basingstoke, The Holly Blue is the perfect reflection of a traditional country pub. Completed in 2020 the new build is in the style of a traditional Hampshire farmhouse - treating guests to great food and drink in a wonderfully relaxed setting. Dog friendly, as every great pub should be, the Holly Blue occupies a commanding position at the gateway to a growing new community.

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

• Up to £35K 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