General Manager - Premium Pub

Hall & Woodhouse Limited; Buckler's Park; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£55K salary + profit share + bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Structured development & mentoring

Recognition for talent & commitment

Security & progression

Association with Hall & Woodhouse

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse Limited seeks a General Manager for a premium pub near Bucklers Park. You will lead a fabulous team, oversee kitchen operations, and uphold high standards of food, drink, and guest experience in a 5-day work week environment.

Join a Dorset-based family brewer with a rich history and a strong development pathway. The role offers a £55K salary, profit share, bonus, and comprehensive benefits within a values-led hospitality group.

Qualifications

• An experienced GM with leadership in branded hospitality.
• Strong focus on quality food and drink and operational standards.
• Based in local area or willing to relocate; long-term commitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team across a premium pub.
• Oversee kitchen operations and control of food production.
• Maintain brand standards and guest experience to a high level.
• Strategically grow the hospitality business and profitability.
• Ensure consistency, presentation, and problem-solving in daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen oversight

Brand standards

Commercial mindset

Problem solving

People management

Job description

General Manager £55K + 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 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 enjoy as a GM with Hall & Woodhouse:

• £55K 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
• Sunday Times Best Places to Work recognition
• Pay, benefits and progression that reward performance and potential

A supportive culture that values individuality and champions equal opportunity

If you are ready to lead this premium hospitality business, and ideally have a good knowledge of the local hospitality landscape,

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