General Manager

The Griffin; Webbs Heath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Pension

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Profit share scheme

Bonus

Career pathway

Structured development

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse is seeking a General Manager for The Griffin, a premium pub set to reopen after refurbishment. You will lead a talented team, oversee kitchen and hospitality standards, and drive guest experiences at a central Dorset location within the Hall & Woodhouse family.

The role offers a salary up to £50K plus a profit share scheme and bonus potential, with comprehensive benefits and a clear career pathway. Prepare to train across H&W sites before opening.

Qualifications

• An experienced GM 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 relocate.
• An expert in quality food and drink, with high attention to detail.
• A strategic commercially minded operator with experience growing hospitality businesses.
• Diligent with brand standards and processes.
• Well-presented, analytical and proactive in problem-solving.
• Able to commit for the long term.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fabulous team in a newly refurbished premium pub.
• Train into the role at other Hall & Woodhouse pubs to be fully prepared for the re-opening.
• Ensure delivery of premium hospitality and robust brand standards.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen oversight

Quality control

Commercial mindset

Brand standards

Problem-solving

Hospitality focus

Strategic planning

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

General Manager £50K + 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 General Manager to lead our fabulous team in a newly refurbished and totally amazing premium pub.

Well loved local pub

The Griffin is temporarily closed for refurbishment. Set to re-open in Spring 2027, The Griffin will be transformed to take it's place as part of the group of exceptional Hall & Woodhouse community pubs. The pub has been much loved as a central part of life for locals and visitors for many years and following extensive refurbishment it will re-open with a sprinkle of Hall & Woodhouse magic, all new facilities, great new menus, fabulous ales and day-making hospitality ….

The new GM will start ahead of time and train into the role at other H&W pubs so they are fully prepared to lead the re-opening.

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

• Up to £50K salary + 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
• 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 GM 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 strategic commercially minded operator with experience growing hospitality businesses
• Diligent with brand standards and processes
• Well-presented, analytical and proactive in problem-solving
• Able to commit for the long term
• 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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