General Manager - Unique Dorset Destination Venue - £55,000 + Bonus

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 £55,000Performance-related bonusThe opportunity to lead one of the UK’s most distinctive hospitality venuesGenuine autonomy and the chance to make a significant impactThis is a rare opportunity for a charismatic and commercially driven General Manager who wants to lead somewhere genuinely different.