Deputy General Manager - Premium Pub

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

Benefits offered by this job

£36K salary depending on development

Tips + profit share + bonus

Health & pension benefits

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Structured development

Clear progression to GM

Supportive, values-led environment

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse is recruiting a Deputy General Manager to help lead our premium pub, The Ship, Weymouth Harbour. You will oversee teams, ensure quality food production, and support the GM in delivering outstanding guest experiences in a branded hospitality setting.

Based locally or relocating to the Weymouth area, you will benefit from a clear career pathway, structured development, and a generous rewards package including tips and bonus in addition to a competitive £36K salary.

Qualifications

• Experienced DGM/AM or Supervisor with leadership in branded hospitality.
• Proven ability to manage food production quality and standards.
• Based locally or willing to relocate to Weymouth area.
• Strong business sense and commitment to guest service excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen oversight

Commercial mindset

Problem solving

Team development

Operational standards

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:

• £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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