Roaming Manager

Welcome to the world of Balfour Hospitality beyond Hush Heath Estate. We are proud to extend the hospitality for which we are renowned at Balfour Winery to the ten fantastic pubs we also own. Situated throughout Central London, East Sussex, Kent, and the Cotswolds, they offer premium food, drink, and a choice of boutique bedrooms.

We\’re looking for a Roaming Manager who enjoys mobility! Our Roaming Management Team moves throughout our collection of pubs and inns, holding sites as General Manager, covering holiday, sickness, and absence.

This is a hands-on, operational support role. The Roaming Team assists our fixed General Managers in the day-to-day operation of the pub, including building rotas, managing P&L, reporting, stock management (cash to liquor), developing sales and marketing plans, and leading & developing the team in service.

Once a pub is secured, it\’s onto the next. A hands-on approach is essential, and this role involves staying away from home during your working week.

We can offer you:

• Up to £35,000 plus TRONC
• Comprehensive private health care insurance through Vitality
• 35% discount on all drinks, food, and accommodation across every Balfour site and Balfour Winery
• A stay for you and a plus one at any of our hotels for your birthday, plus a bottle of bubbles
• Access to Wage Stream to help with unexpected bills
• A great refer-a-friend scheme
• Flexible hours to suit your work/life balance
• Membership in the “Wellbeing Promise” employer scheme (

We\’re looking for our general managers to:

• Hire and retain the best people
• Coach, develop, and mentor their team to success
• Drive standards and knowledge to create exceptional guest experiences
• Generate sales ideas and PR opportunities
• Meet forecasts and budgets
• Maximize revenue by increasing volume
• Manage the pub\’s controllable costs

In this role, we need someone with:

• Previous management experience in a premium hospitality environment
• Excellent food & drink knowledge
• Understanding of financial targets and strategies to achieve them
• Experience with sales and marketing plans
• Organization skills for handling bedrooms and event bookings
• A valid driving license and vehicle
• Willingness to work away from home during the week (accommodation may not always be provided)

We welcome applications from diverse individuals and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please contact us at with any requests.

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