Shift Leader - Premium Pub

Hall & Woodhouse Limited; Blandford Forum; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

Bonus scheme

60% off meals

Clear career progression

Five-day week

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse Limited in Dorset is seeking a Shift Leader at the Brewery Tap, Blandford Forum, to uphold high standards of guest service and daily pub operations. You will oversee opening/closing, safety and team development, ensuring a welcoming, efficient service for guests.

We offer £13.70 per hour plus tips, a bonus scheme, 60% meal discounts on duty and a clear career pathway to General Manager. Join a friendly, sustainable workplace with a 5-day week and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• A shift leader or assistant manager who is kind, calm and approachable.
• Confident overseeing opening/closing, safety and security procedures.
• Well-presented, detail-focused and professional.
• Willing to support the GM in coaching and developing the team.
• Logical, organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Driven to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
• Able to work days, evenings and weekends and reliably manage the commute.
• A natural host who loves creating day making moments.
• Looking for an employer that recognizes and rewards talent.
• Experienced in hospitality, ideally with supervisory experience in a busy food-led environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the shift operations including opening and closing procedures.
• Ensure guest experiences are delivered at a high standard.
• Support safety and security practices on the floor.

Skills

Shift leadership

Guest service

Team coaching

Hospitality

Safety procedures

Job description

Pub Management + £13.70 per hour + Tips + 60% off meals + Clear Career Progression

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.

Brewery Tap - Blandford The Pub at HQ
Located on the outskirts of Blandford Forum in the maltings of our old brewery, the Brewery Tap is steeped in history and the perfect place to sample our unique, characterful beers. You’ll also discover great food, with everything from breakfast, brunch and lighter bites to more hearty dishes, like our award-winning Steak & Tangle Foot Pie, which is almost as legendary as the Tangle Foot beer we use in it.

We’re now looking to strengthen ourleadership team with an enthusiastic Shift Leader - is that you?

What you'll get as a Shift Leader at Hall & Woodhouse:

• Pay of £13.70 per hour
• Share of tips on top of base pay
• Bonus scheme
• Generous lifestyle benefits with extrarewards for exceptional performance
• Clear career pathway to General Managerat H&W
• 60% off meals while on duty
• Consistent 5‑day working week supportingwork–life balance
• A fun, supportive and sustainableworkplace
• A warm welcome from a team that helps youshine—at a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company

What you'll need to be:

• A shift leader or assistant manager whois kind, calm and approachable
• Confident overseeing opening/closing,safety and security procedures
• Well‑presented, detail‑focused andprofessional
• Willing to support the GM in coaching anddeveloping the team
• Logical, organized and able to managemultiple tasks
• Driven to deliver outstanding guestexperiences
• Able to work days, evenings and weekendsand reliably manage the commute
• A natural host who loves creating day making moments
• Looking for an employer that recognizesand rewards talent
• Experienced in hospitality, ideally withsupervisory experience in a busy food‑led environment