General Manager Premium Pub Hotel

Hall & Woodhouse - West Region; Lyme Regis; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Bonus

Health benefits

Pension

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Career progression

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse - West Region in Lyme Regis is recruiting a General Manager to lead our premium pub and inn team. The role focuses on delivering exceptional hospitality, managing seasonal trade, and overseeing food production with strong attention to quality and brand standards.

The GM will drive commercial performance, mentor staff, and uphold guest satisfaction while benefiting from a competitive package and progression opportunities within Hall & Woodhouse.

Qualifications

• Proven GM experience in branded hospitality.
• Strong leadership and team development.
• Experience managing seasonal trade and rooms.
• Excellent food quality control and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the pub team to deliver high service.
• Oversee hospitality operations and seasonal demand.
• Ensure food production meets quality standards.
• Uphold brand standards and guest satisfaction.
• Drive commercial performance and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality operations

Food production oversight

Brand standards adherence

Problem-solving

Job description

General Manager 60K + 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.

Acquired by Hall & Woodhouse in February 2022, the Royal Lion is a beautiful coaching inn dating from 1601, a remarkable hidden gem within 100 yards of the fabulous beach at Lyme Regis. Situated in a bustling street it's the perfect base for tourists exploring the stunning Jurassic coast, and for locals to relax and enjoy great food and drink couched in warm Hall & Woodhouse hospitality. The hotel offers a full range of guest facilities for short breaks or events with options for relaxed and more formal dining; and 33 individually styled rooms to make any stay at the Royal Lion truly memorable.

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

• Up to £60K salary, depending on level of development in the role + 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
• Comfortable with the extra operational challenges of seasonal trade and letting rooms
• 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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