Overview
General Manager – Smugglers Haunt – Beefeater – Ferndown, Dorset. Salary: £42,000 – £47,500 + up to 50% bonus. Ready to lead a high‑performing restaurant where your impact is felt every day? At Smugglers Haunt in Ferndown, you’ll take on a career‑defining General Manager role with a competitive salary of up to £47,500, outstanding benefits, industry‑leading support, and the opportunity to earn a significant bonus.
Situated in the heart of Ferndown, Smugglers Haunt is a much‑loved, consistently strong site with a loyal guest base and a vibrant atmosphere. From busy family weekends to buzzing evening service, this is a restaurant where exceptional leadership truly makes a difference.
Responsibilities
* Leading, inspiring, and developing a high‑performing team
* Driving a culture of hospitality excellence in every guest interaction
* Managing recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of your team
* Delivering consistent operational standards in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
* Owning labour planning, cost control, stock management, and financial performance
* Using guest insight and performance data to drive sales, revenue, and continuous improvement
* Championing the Beefeater brand and leading your team confidently through change
We’ll provide the tools, systems, and development to support you—your drive, leadership, and commercial focus will bring the results.
What’s in it for you?
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
* Access to industry-leading development programmes
* The best systems and tools to help you deliver your KPIs
* 25% off in Whitbread restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels
* Discounts on high street brands, phone packages, cinema tickets, and gyms
If you’re a proven leader ready to take ownership of a flagship site, grow with a market‑leading hospitality business, and create unforgettable experiences for both guests and teams—apply now!
We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation. Under‑represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non‑binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part‑time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.
Job ref: 137266-4492
Advertised: 02 Feb 2026
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