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.