Location: THE PIG-in the South Downs, Madehurst, BN18 0NL
Hours: 45 hours per week over 5 days, including evenings and weekends.
THE PIG in the South Downs have a rare opportunity to join the management team as Deputy General Manager.
At THE PIG, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for an inspiring and hands‑on Deputy General Manager to help lead our teams, champion our culture, and create an exceptional place to work and stay.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader from a premium casual dining, restaurant, or hotel background who is passionate about developing people, building high-performing teams, and delivering memorable guest experiences.
Working alongside the Hotel Director, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of the hotel with a key focus overseeing F&B, supporting managers across all departments while driving engagement, operational excellence, and a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
What we're looking for:
- Proven leadership experience within hospitality.
- A people-first approach with a passion for coaching and developing others.
- Experience managing busy, guest-focused operations.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to bring teams together.
- A positive, hands‑on leadership style that leads by example.
Many of our Hotel Directors started as Deputy General Managers. If you're looking for a role where you can grow your career while making a real impact on people and culture, we'd love to hear from you.
We are dedicated to making THE PIGs an inspiring, exciting, and fun place to work and in return for your hard work you can expect something a little different:
- Work with a reputable people led business where PIG values sit at the forefront of what we do
- Unlimited staff stays – free B&B across all our properties
- 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments.
- Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)
- Take home goods – cost price.
- Free access for you and your family to an on‑demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services through Help@Hand.
- Private Health
- Critical Illness cover
- Death in service cover
- A range of learning & development courses.
- Trips and incentives
- Anniversary vouchers – dinner with wine for 2.
To view our full range of perks, visit our ‘What we can do for you’ section on our career’s webpage: jobs.thepighotel.com
Home Grown Hotels is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any of the protected characteristics set out in the Equalities Act 2010.
Location: THE PIG-in the South Downs, Madehurst, BN18 0NLPay: From £45,000 - £50,000 per annum DOE, (OTE £52,500 - £57,500 including tronc).Hours: 45 hours per week over 5 days, including…
Deputy General Manager employer: The Pig Hotel Group
The Pig Hotel Group is an attractive employer due to its commitment to using locally sourced ingredients and creating a vibrant work culture. Employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth and are encouraged to bring creativity to their roles. The emphasis on teamwork and collaboration makes it a fulfilling place to work.
