Overview
General Manager – Unique Dorset Destination Venue – £55,000 + Bonus
We are looking for an outstanding General Manager to lead a truly one-of-a-kind hospitality destination in the Dorset countryside.
Combining an all-day restaurant, bold smokehouse dining, events, live entertainment and on-site accommodation, this is far more than a traditional restaurant role. The venue attracts destination diners, local guests, families, aviation enthusiasts and visitors from across the region.
You will take full ownership of the operation, leading a passionate team and delivering an exceptional experience from breakfast through to busy evening services, Sunday lunches and large-scale events.
The role:
- Lead, motivate and develop the front and back of house teams.
- Take ownership of sales, labour, stock, budgets and overall profitability.
- Maintain exceptional standards across food, drink, service and events.
- Drive local engagement, repeat business and destination trade.
- Oversee a varied calendar of events and high-volume trading periods.
- Build a positive, energetic and people-focused culture.
About you:
- An experienced General Manager from a high-quality restaurant, pub or destination venue.
- Commercially astute with strong P&L and cost-control experience.
- Confident managing a diverse, fast-paced, all-day operation.
- A natural host who enjoys being visible and engaging with guests.
- Experienced in developing teams and creating memorable guest experiences.
- Comfortable working in a rural destination environment.
The package:
- Salary up to £55,000
- Performance-related bonus
- The opportunity to lead one of the UK’s most distinctive hospitality venues
- Genuine autonomy and the chance to make a significant impact
- This is a rare opportunity for a charismatic and commercially driven General Manager who wants to lead somewhere genuinely different.
Job Tenure: Permanent
