General Manager

New Opening - The  White Hart - Lewes 

General Manager 

We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced General Manager to join our fantastic team in our newest opening with rooms.

The White Hart, Lewes in East Sussex just 20 minutes from Brighton. Our fifth Pub with Rooms will open in the town centre in a beautiful historic property, steeped in history and lovingly restored.  The Inn will offer 40 Bar and 140 Dining covers with an enclosed dining terrace for 60 offering stunning views of the South Downs, and 23 beautiful rooms.

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 (Formally White Brasserie Company) brands are renowned for being a home-from-home. 

Our strength is in our enduring community of like-minded individuals; warm and genuine to our core. Unforgettable moments are rooted in our commitment to seasonality, the curiosity of our people, and the pleasure of our guests.

General Manager - What we offer:

• Competitive salary plus quarterly bonus
• Private Healthcare with Bupa 
• Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
• 28 days of holiday 
• Additional holiday - option to buy an extra 5 days holiday per year 
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package 
• Stepping Stones - Our industry-leading training and development platform which supports progression for those who want it. 
• Coaching and Mentorship program to support your career progression
• 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
• 10% off company gift cards
• 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

General Manager - The Ideal Candidate:

• Will have a great presence and a vibrant personality
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Experience of working in a site with accommodation
• 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
• It is essential that you are commercially and financially minded
• Proven experience in delivering business growth, budgets, staff retention

Our investment in your development.

Heartwood Collection currently has 24 pubs and 14 Brasserie Blancs.  We aim to grow to 61 sites by 2027 and include pubs with rooms.  This could add up to 500 bedrooms to The Collection in the next 4 years.  We hope you can be as excited as we are about the opportunities this will provide for you to take your next step and develop your career with us through our bespoke “Stepping Stones” training and development programme.

New Opening - The  White Hart - Lewes 

General Manager 

We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced General Manager to join our fantastic team in our newest opening with rooms.

The White Hart, Lewes in East Sussex just 20 minutes from Brighton. Our fifth Pub with Rooms will open in the town centre in a beautiful historic property, steeped in history and lovingly restored.  The Inn will offer 40 Bar and 140 Dining covers with an enclosed dining terrace for 60 offering stunning views of the South Downs, and 23 beautiful rooms.

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 (Formally White Brasserie Company) brands are renowned for being a home-from-home. 

Our strength is in our enduring community of like-minded individuals; warm and genuine to our core. Unforgettable moments are rooted in our commitment to seasonality, the curiosity of our people, and the pleasure of our guests.

General Manager - What we offer:

• Competitive salary plus quarterly bonus
• Private Healthcare with Bupa 
• Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
• 28 days of holiday 
• Additional holiday - option to buy an extra 5 days holiday per year 
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package 
• Stepping Stones - Our industry-leading training and development platform which supports progression for those who want it. 
• Coaching and Mentorship program to support your career progression
• 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
• 10% off company gift cards
• 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

General Manager - The Ideal Candidate:

• Will have a great presence and a vibrant personality
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Experience of working in a site with accommodation
• 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
• It is essential that you are commercially and financially minded
• Proven experience in delivering business growth, budgets, staff retention

Our investment in your development.

Heartwood Collection currently has 24 pubs and 14 Brasserie Blancs.  We aim to grow to 61 sites by 2027 and include pubs with rooms.  This could add up to 500 bedrooms to The Collection in the next 4 years.  We hope you can be as excited as we are about the opportunities this will provide for you to take your next step and develop your career with us through our bespoke “Stepping Stones” training and development programme.