Deputy General Manager - Pub Hotel
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Hotel Management
Deputy General Manager K + Benefits + Bonus + 5 days working + Career pathway ...... 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 Deputy General Manager to help lead our fabulous diverse teams in an amazing premium pub with rooms.
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.
- Up to £36k salary depending on level of development in the role
- Pay boosted by tips + 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, with a clear pathway to GM
- Security and progression, in a values-led, sustainable business
- The chance to be part of something very special in hospitality
- An experienced DGM, AM or Supervisor with great leadership capability within branded hospitality
- Competent in kitchen oversight and the control of food production
- Familiar with the additional challenges of seasonal trade and rooms
- Based in the local, area or planning to re-locate
- An expert in quality food and drink, with high attention to detail
- A 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 supporting the GM to build a great team and business
- 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
- 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
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