Deputy General Manager

Hall & Woodhouse Brewery & Managed Careers; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brewery and pub company in Buckler's Park seeks a Deputy General Manager to lead and inspire a diverse team in a vibrant premium pub restaurant. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in branded hospitality, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences. The role offers up to £37.5K salary, tips, profit share, comprehensive benefits, and clear opportunities for progression. Join a family-owned company with a rich history dating back to 1777 and be part of a supportive and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Health benefits

Pension contributions

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Career progression pathways

Qualifications

• Experienced Deputy General Manager, Assistant Manager, or Supervisor.
• Based in the local area or willing to relocate.
• Expert in quality food and drink with attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with experience in growing hospitality businesses.
• Diligent with processes and operational standards.
• Well-presented and proactive in problem-solving.
• Ability to support GM in building a great team.
• Commitment to outstanding hospitality.
• A natural host with a solutions-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse teams in a premium pub environment.
• Manage guest experiences and service quality.
• Contribute to staff development and training.
• Assist GM in managing operational standards.

Skills

Leadership capability

Quality food and drink expertise

Problem-solving

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Operational standards diligence

Team-building ability

Customer service excellence

Job description

Deputy General Manager 37.5K + Benefits + Bonus + 5 days working + Career pathway ...

About Hall & Woodhouse - Sunday Times Best Place to Work - Publican Awards Best Large Pub co

Hall & Woodhouse is the Dorset based brewer that owns over 170 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.

Beautiful New Pub Restaurant - Vibrant and Green

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family H&W Crowthorne is a sensational new multi-million pound restaurant and bar. With an innovative and sustainable two-storey design the pub forms the gateway to the Bucklers park residential development and surrounding Bucklers Forest. Comprising five different multi-functioning spaces for guests to enjoy including a dedicated bar, a pantry/café for coffee and cakes through to relaxed dining and drinks, a vibrant dining space, an extensive outdoor terrace, and a large attractive garden. Taking inspiration from its surroundings; plants, stylistic artwork, colourful soft furnishings, and exposed brick walls feature to create a contemporary interior style. With a warm feel and lots of colourful character guests can relax in the perfect setting with great food and delicious Badger beers, whatever the occasion.

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

• Up to £37.5K salary, depending on level of development in the role
• Pay boosted by tips + profit share scheme
• 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
• 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

If you are ready to help lead this premium hospitality business, move your career forward and ideally have a good knowledge of the local hospitality landscape, apply today

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