Deputy General Manager  - On Target Earnings £42,000*

The Ragged Robin, Godalming will be opening in Early Summer 2025

We are thrilled to announce our opening in the beautiful town of Godalming in Early summer 2025, so we have an amazing opportunity for a very experienced Deputy General Manager to join our fantastic team. 

Nestled in the charming town of Godalming, the former Manor Inn is transforming into The Ragged Robin, a proud addition to the Heartwood Collection. Currently undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment, this historic 18th-century gem is being reimagined as a warm, characterful pub with a cosy yet quirky charm. Set against the stunning backdrop of the River Wey and rolling meadows, The Ragged Robin will feature a 150-cover restaurant & bar offering exceptional food & drink,  100 external covers for al fresco dining in picturesque surroundings, and 19 boutique bedrooms for a stylish countryside retreat

Recently announced in the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work, Heartwood Collection is an award-winning collection of cosy pubs and atmospheric brasseries at the heart of their local communities serving great fresh, seasonal food. Brasserie Blanc, the French brasserie business inspired by Raymond Blanc and Heartwood Inns is renowned for being a home-from-home. 

Deputy General Manager - What we offer:

• Competitive salary including Tronc*
• Stepping Stones - Our industry-leading training and development platform which supports progression for those who want it 
• Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
• The Pantry – 100’s of retailers and experience discounts through Reward Gateway
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package
• Refer a Friend Bonus up to £1500
• Instant access to pay you have already earned through EarlyPay
• 50% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc
• 20% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc with friends and family discount
• A thoughtful gift to celebrate your birthday
• Long Service Recognition Awards 
• The Pantry – 100’s of retailers and experience discounts through Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Deputy General Manager  - The Ideal Candidate:

• Will have a great presence and a vibrant personality
• Assist the General Manager and able to demonstrate leadership skills
• Be a real team player who thrives on motivation and empowering your team
• Will have experience in running busy operations and overseeing large teams
• Ability to maintain high standards across all areas of the business
• Proven experience in delivering business growth, budgets, staff retention
• Our investment in your development.

Our investment in your development.

The Heartwood Collection currently has over 40 locations, including Brasserie Blanc restaurants and our lovely Heartwood Inn pubs, many of which now feature beautiful boutique bedrooms. We are aiming to grow to 61 sites by 2027, which could add up to 500 bedrooms over the next four years. 

We’re really excited about the amazing opportunities this growth will create, and we hope you are too! It’s a great chance for you to take the next step in your career and develop with us through our unique “Stepping Stones” training and development programme.

Heartwood Collection is a multi award-winning hospitality group:

*OTE is based on a 48-hour working week and the TRONC is calculated from the  expected 6  months' site average  

Recruitment Manager: Cameron Johnson
Phone: +447976 787953
Email: Cameron.j@heartwoodcollection.com 

Deputy General Manager  - On Target Earnings £42,000*

The Ragged Robin, Godalming will be opening in Early Summer 2025

We are thrilled to announce our opening in the beautiful town of Godalming in Early summer 2025, so we have an amazing opportunity for a very experienced Deputy General Manager to join our fantastic team. 

Nestled in the charming town of Godalming, the former Manor Inn is transforming into The Ragged Robin, a proud addition to the Heartwood Collection. Currently undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment, this historic 18th-century gem is being reimagined as a warm, characterful pub with a cosy yet quirky charm. Set against the stunning backdrop of the River Wey and rolling meadows, The Ragged Robin will feature a 150-cover restaurant & bar offering exceptional food & drink,  100 external covers for al fresco dining in picturesque surroundings, and 19 boutique bedrooms for a stylish countryside retreat

Recently announced in the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work, Heartwood Collection is an award-winning collection of cosy pubs and atmospheric brasseries at the heart of their local communities serving great fresh, seasonal food. Brasserie Blanc, the French brasserie business inspired by Raymond Blanc and Heartwood Inns is renowned for being a home-from-home. 

Deputy General Manager - What we offer:

• Competitive salary including Tronc*
• Stepping Stones - Our industry-leading training and development platform which supports progression for those who want it 
• Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
• The Pantry – 100’s of retailers and experience discounts through Reward Gateway
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package
• Refer a Friend Bonus up to £1500
• Instant access to pay you have already earned through EarlyPay
• 50% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc
• 20% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc with friends and family discount
• A thoughtful gift to celebrate your birthday
• Long Service Recognition Awards 
• The Pantry – 100’s of retailers and experience discounts through Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Deputy General Manager  - The Ideal Candidate:

• Will have a great presence and a vibrant personality
• Assist the General Manager and able to demonstrate leadership skills
• Be a real team player who thrives on motivation and empowering your team
• Will have experience in running busy operations and overseeing large teams
• Ability to maintain high standards across all areas of the business
• Proven experience in delivering business growth, budgets, staff retention
• Our investment in your development.

Our investment in your development.

The Heartwood Collection currently has over 40 locations, including Brasserie Blanc restaurants and our lovely Heartwood Inn pubs, many of which now feature beautiful boutique bedrooms. We are aiming to grow to 61 sites by 2027, which could add up to 500 bedrooms over the next four years. 

We’re really excited about the amazing opportunities this growth will create, and we hope you are too! It’s a great chance for you to take the next step in your career and develop with us through our unique “Stepping Stones” training and development programme.

Heartwood Collection is a multi award-winning hospitality group:

*OTE is based on a 48-hour working week and the TRONC is calculated from the  expected 6  months' site average  

Recruitment Manager: Cameron Johnson
Phone: +447976 787953
Email: Cameron.j@heartwoodcollection.com