General Manager – Stunning Mult-Faceted Venue - Dorset - £55,000 + Bonus

We’re looking for an exceptional General Manager to take the reins of one of Dorset’s most distinctive hospitality destinations.

This is a vibrant, multi-faceted venue with several revenue streams, a strong events calendar and an experience that keeps guests returning throughout the day and into the evening.

You’ll have full ownership of the operation, leading an ambitious team, driving commercial performance and shaping the next chapter of this truly unique business.

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.