Deputy General Manager - Premium Pub

Hall & Woodhouse - East Region; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse - East Region is seeking a Deputy General Manager for a premium pub setting in the United Kingdom. The role offers a salary up to £37K plus benefits and a bonus, with five working days and a clear career pathway to General Manager.

You will lead diverse teams, oversee kitchen operations, and drive exceptional guest hospitality while working within a supportive, values-led business.

Qualifications

• Branded hospitality experience with strong leadership
• Capability to oversee kitchen and food production
• Commercially minded operator with attention to detail
• Flexible and proactive in problem solving

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse teams in a premium pub environment
• Support General Manager to drive excellent guest hospitality
• Ensure high standards in food quality and service
• Develop and mentor team to deliver consistent results

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Food production oversight

Operational standards

Problem solving

Team building

Commercial mindset

Guest focus

Job description

Deputy General Manager 37K + 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.

Lakeside Setting - Wonderful Wiremill

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of exceptional destination pubs with rooms, the Wiremill is a great fun place to work sitting beside a glorious lake nestled in the heart of the countryside. The converted 15th Century mill is the perfect setting to enjoy great food and drink and soak up fabulous hospitality for the day, or a well earned longer break. With a large lakeside terrace, the pub is a bustling window on nature in summer and the traditional interior provides a cosy bolt-hole to relax and unwind bringing in guests all year around.

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

• Up to £37K 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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