General Manager - Premium Pub

Hall & Woodhouse Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share scheme

Bonus

Health benefits

Pension

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Career pathway

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse Limited in the South of England seeks a General Manager to lead The Griffin, a premium pub recently refurbished to showcase Hall & Woodhouse hospitality. The role involves training and developing the team, overseeing kitchen and service, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. You’ll work within a values-led, family-owned business with a clear career pathway and competitive package.

Qualifications

• An experienced GM with great leadership capability within branded hospitality.
• Based in the local area or planning to relocate.
• Expert in quality food and drink with high attention to detail.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in a premium, newly refurbished pub.
• Oversee kitchen oversight and control of food production.
• Maintain brand standards and guest experience at the highest level.
• Drive profitability, growth and community reputation across multiple sites.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial mindset

Brand standards

Problem solving

Guest service

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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