Premium Pub General Manager — Lead Reopening & Growth

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

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.