GENERAL MANAGER – The Wellington Arms
Are you ready to lead a vibrant, people-first venue where great food, warm service and a real sense of place come together? At The Wellington Arms in Hook, we're looking for an inspiring General Manager to take the reins and deliver standout experiences for guests and team alike. Leading a flagship countryside pub‑restaurant‑hotel renowned for seasonal food, boutique bedrooms and premium events.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Stream Access – Track, manage, and access your earnings instantly.
- 50% Off Food & Soft Drinks – Across all our brands.
- Free meals when on shift – a selected menu for you to choose from when on your break
- Wellbeing Support – Mental health, legal guidance, and financial advice.
- Retail Discounts – Enjoy savings from top brands.
- Apprenticeship Programmes – Tailored to your career goals.
- Hotel Discounts – Reduced rates at our award-winning properties.
- Enrichment Days & Team Events – Because fun matters too.
- Long Service Rewards – such as extra holidays and access to private healthcare.
- Event Space Savings – 50% off private hire bookings.
What You'll need to Bring
- Experience: Proven success as a General Manager in a fast-paced, quality-driven hospitality venue.
- Commercial acumen: Confident with P&L, budgets, labour control and driving revenue.
- People leadership: A talent for recruiting, developing and retaining brilliant teams.
- Standards-driven: A sharp eye for detail across service, food, drink and the guest experience.
- Composure: Calm and focused under pressure, with a hands‑on, can‑do attitude.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the team: Inspire, coach and motivate your front‑of‑house and kitchen teams to be their best.
- Drive performance: Take ownership of sales, costs and profitability to hit and exceed targets.
- Delight guests: Champion exceptional service and create memorable experiences that keep people coming back.
- Maintain excellence: Uphold the highest standards of hygiene, safety, compliance and food quality.
- Build the business: Grow covers, develop local relationships and bring fresh ideas to life.
Ready to Join a Beautiful Hampshire Coaching Inn?
If you want to be part of a warm, professional team in a venue full of charm, countryside character, and award‑winning hospitality, we’d love to welcome you to The Wellington Arms in Stratfield Turgis.
We are proud to be an equal‑opportunities employer — everyone is welcome here.
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General Manager in Hook employer: Linwood Collection
At The Wellington Arms, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and vibrant work environment where our team members can thrive. With generous benefits like 50% off food and drink, hotel discounts, and clear pathways for career development, we ensure that our employees feel valued and motivated. Nestled in the stunning Hampshire countryside, our unique location offers a peaceful escape while being close to major towns, making it an ideal place for those passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality.
