via indeed · 3 July 2026 ·1 day ago

General Manager Designate

Blandford Forum Full-time
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£60K \+ Benefits \+ Bonus \+ 5 days working \+ ......

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 170 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 North Devon\\Somerset area while you complete a structured development programme that prepares you to take full responsibility for your own site. The timing of the program 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 £60K salary \+ 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 North Devon or Somerset, area or planning to re\-locate

  • Competent in kitchen oversight and the control of food production

  • Ideally experienced in letting rooms

  • 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 to work within the GM development program 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
If you are ready to lead your own premium hospitality business, apply today

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