Deputy General Manager – Premium Pub

Company: The Holly Blue
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Location: Basingstoke
Job Description:

Deputy General Manager £35K + Benefits + Bonus + 5 days working + Career pathway ……

About Hall & Woodhouse – Sunday Times Best Place to Work – Publican Awards Best Large Pub co

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.

Fabulous Food Pub – Sensational Holly Blue

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of superb community pubs, and located just off M3 Jct 7 on the outskirts of Basingstoke, The Holly Blue is the perfect reflection of a traditional country pub. Completed in 2020, the new build is in the style of a traditional Hampshire farmhouse – treating guests to great food and drink in a wonderfully relaxed setting. Dog friendly, as every great pub should be, the Holly Blue occupies a commanding position at the gateway to a growing new community.

What you’ll enjoy as a DGM with Hall & Woodhouse:

  • Up to £35K salary depending on level of development in the role
  • Pay boosted by tips + 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, 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

What you’ll need to be:

  • An experienced DGM, AM or Supervisor with great leadership capability within branded hospitality
  • Competent with kitchen oversight and control of food production
  • 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

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 help lead this premium hospitality business, move your career forward and ideally have a good knowledge of the local hospitality landscape, apply today

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Posted: July 9th, 2026