Deputy General Manager - Premium Pub

Hall-; Portishead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Career pathway

Bonus

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse Portishead is seeking a Deputy General Manager to lead our diverse teams in a premium pub setting. The role focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards, and driving performance.

This position offers up to £35,500 salary plus tips, profit share, bonus and a clear career pathway to GM, with comprehensive benefits and ongoing development to support your success.

Qualifications

• Experience leading branded hospitality teams at Deputy General Manager, Assistant Manager or Supervisor level.
• Competent in kitchen oversight and control of food production.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and guest-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop diverse hospitality teams in a premium pub environment.
• Oversee kitchen operations and food production to ensure quality and consistency.
• Support the General Manager and drive the business with a guest-centric mindset.
• Be based locally or willing to relocate to Portishead and uphold brand standards.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen oversight

Food production

Hospitality operations

Team development

Job description

Deputy General Manager 35.5K + 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.

Stunning venue - Quay Marina
Hall & Woodhouse Portishead has to be seen to be believed. Constructed out of 28 shipping containers the building has won CAMRA’s prestigious pub design award. No matter what the occasion Hall & Woodhouse is perfect. The building is split into sections over two floors. Downstairs you’ll find the Bar, the heart of any great pub, the Pantry with long bench style seating for a more relaxed experience and the common room with soft seating and roaring fires. Moving upstairs is the dining room with its open kitchen completing an awesome, truly unique contemporary pub.

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

• Up to £35,500 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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