General Manager – The Wheelwright’s Arms, Havant
Up to £47,000 + Bonus + up to £5,000 Tronc
About Us
The Wheelwright’s Arms isn’t just a pub — it’s the pub. We’re the place where Sunday roasts are a weekly ritual, the pints are always cold, the gravy’s always hot, and the welcome’s always warmer than your nan’s hug.
We’re part of Upham Inns, a family of gorgeous pubs across Southern England. That means you get the charm of a proper local with the perks, training, and career growth of a bigger company. Win-win.
The Gig
We need a General Manager who’s equal parts leader, host, and fixer-of-everything. Someone who can keep the team inspired, the guests delighted, and the business booming — all while making it look effortless (and maybe cracking the occasional joke).
The Perks:
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Up to £47,000 per annum + Bonus + Tronc (up to £5,000/year)
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Flexible shifts — because you’ve got a life too
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33% off food for you and up to 6 guests
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Hotel discounts (because everyone needs a getaway)
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Career development with a clear growth pathway
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Lifestyle Card with 5,000+ discounts — from coffee to cinema
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Service awards & referral bonuses (up to £1,000)
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Work for a company that’s big enough to support you, small enough to care
You’ll be the sort of person who:
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Can walk into a room and instantly make people feel welcome
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Has 1+ year as a GM in a premium pub
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Knows your P&L from your IPA
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Can lead a team without losing your cool (or your sense of humour)
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Loves hospitality — like, really loves it
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Is happy to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays (because that’s when the magic happens)
What you’ll actually do:
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Lead the team from the front — part coach, part motivator, part bad-joke teller
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Keep guests smiling and coming back for more
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Manage the serious stuff — P&L, stock, labour costs — without killing the vibe
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Be the face of The Wheelwright’s Arms in the local community
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Make sure the pub is safe, compliant, and always looking its best
So if you’re ready to take the reins, run a pub you can be proud of, and become part of a growing family that values people as much as profit — pull yourself a pint, click apply and get that CV over to us.