General Manager - Unique Dorset Destination Venue - £55,000 + Bonus in Salisbury, South West

Salisbury

permanent, full-time

£55,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

Working in Salisbury, South West

Salisbury, in Wiltshire, is a historic cathedral city with a diverse economy spanning defence, healthcare, education, and retail. The nearby Salisbury Plain supports significant employment in the defence and logistics sectors, while the city itself thrives on tourism, culture, and local enterprise. Employers include the NHS, schools, and public sector organisations, as well as businesses in hospitality and construction. Salisbury benefits from strong road and rail connections via the A36, A303, and direct train services to London, Bath, and Southampton. Job seekers can find roles in administration, teaching, healthcare, and skilled trades. Ongoing investment in infrastructure and housing supports both population growth and new business opportunities. With its heritage, accessibility, and balanced employment base, Salisbury combines small-city charm with solid career prospects and a high quality of life in the South of England.

About Hospitality & Catering

Hospitality plays a central role in the UK economy, covering hotels, restaurants, events, and tourism. Careers range from chefs and front-of-house staff to hotel managers and event planners. Employers include independent businesses, large hotel chains, and catering groups. Demand remains high for skilled professionals in customer service and food preparation. Hospitality offers variety, creativity, and people-focused roles, often with flexible working hours and opportunities worldwide. The sector continues to adapt, with sustainability, food innovation, and guest experience shaping future growth.

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.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for COREcruitment, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by COREcruitment, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

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General Manager - Unique Dorset Destination Venue - £55,000 + Bonus in Salisbury, South West

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