At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a fabulous team in a premium pub, ensuring outstanding hospitality and operational excellence.
- Company: Join Hall & Woodhouse, a family-owned brewery with a rich history since 1777.
- Benefits: Earn up to £60K plus bonuses, health benefits, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy career progression in iconic locations with a strong pipeline of new openings.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive culture in a Sunday Times Best Place to Work.
- Qualifications: Experienced GM with leadership skills and a passion for quality food and drink.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
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
If you are ready to lead this premium hospitality business, and ideally have a good knowledge of the local hospitality landscape, apply today.
General Manager Premium Pub Hotel employer: Hall & Woodhouse - West Region
At Hall & Woodhouse, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the stunning setting of Lulworth Cove. Our team enjoys competitive pay, generous discounts on meals, and the unique opportunity for live-in accommodation, all while working in a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Join us and be part of a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company, where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
Contact Details:
Hall & Woodhouse - West Region Recruitment Team
