General Manager Designate - Bristol Bath

General Manager Designate - Bristol Bath

Bath Full-Time 54000 - 54000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and develop multiple pub locations while completing a structured management programme.
  • Company: Join Hall & Woodhouse, a family-owned brewery with a rich history since 1777.
  • Benefits: Earn up to £54K plus bonuses, health benefits, and employee discounts.
  • Other info: Enjoy career progression in a dynamic and values-led environment.
  • Why this job: Be part of a supportive culture in a recognised Best Place to Work.
  • Qualifications: Experience in hospitality management and strong leadership skills required.

The predicted salary is between 54000 - 54000 £ per year.

About Hall & Woodhouse - Sunday Times Best Place to Work

Hall & Woodhouse (H&W) is a family‑owned Dorset brewer and hospitality business founded in 1777, operating over 150 high‑end pub restaurants and inns across the South of England. We blend traditional values with a progressive, inclusive culture—and we’re recruiting a Designate General Manager to support several of our houses in the Bath/Bristol area while you complete a structured development programme that prepares you to take full responsibility for your own site. The timing of the programme will depend on your rate of progress and a suitable House becoming available.

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

  • Up to £54K salary, depending on level of development in the role + profit share scheme
  • 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
  • Based in the Bath/Bristol 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 operational standards and processes
  • Well-presented, analytical and proactive in problem-solving
  • Able to commit to work within the GM development programme at various locations
  • 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-based mindset
  • Mobile with access to independent transport, and prepared to stay away from home occasionally as required

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

General Manager Designate - Bristol Bath employer: Hall & Woodhouse Limited

At The Frog, part of Hall & Woodhouse Limited, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where our chefs can thrive. With competitive pay, live-in accommodation, and generous meal discounts, we offer not just a job but a pathway to culinary excellence through ongoing training and development opportunities in a supportive Hampshire pub environment.

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Contact Details:

Hall & Woodhouse Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace General Manager Designate - Bristol Bath

Leadership Capability
Attention to Detail
Strategic Thinking
Commercial Acumen
Operational Standards Management
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving Skills