Deputy General Manager

Role: Deputy General Manager

Location: South Devon

Salary / Rate of pay: -35,000 - -45,000 per annum + Live-In Accommodation

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a wonderful, established clifftop hotel in South Devon, and we have a fantastic opportunity for an organised, hands-on Deputy General Manager to join their team.

What''s in it for you?

• Coastal Living: Live-in staff accommodation provided on a stunning Devon clifftop, overlooking the harbour beach.
• Clear Career Progression: A structured pathway toward broader operational leadership and General Manager responsibilities.
• Direct Leadership Impact: Work directly alongside the General Manager during an exciting period of upcoming property investment and improvements.
• Supportive Environment: Share of tips, employee discounts, company pension scheme, and a collaborative team culture.
• Autonomy: Real operational responsibility across front of house, housekeeping, maintenance, and food and beverage.

Package

• -35,000 - -45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Subsidised live-in accommodation provided
• Share of tips
• NEST Pension scheme
• Employee discounts and on-site parking

Why choose our Client?

Perched above the harbour beach in the South Hams, this independently owned clifftop hotel features around 40 rooms, a classic table d''h-te restaurant, and a popular seasonal bistro. With over 90 years of hospitality history and a high volume of loyal, returning guests, the business is preparing for major property improvement projects over the coming years. It offers an ideal setting for an ambitious operational leader looking to build a long-term career with a well-regarded coastal property.

What''s involved?

As Deputy General Manager, you will serve as the senior on-site operational leader during your shifts, taking direct responsibility for the day-to-day running of the property and reporting directly to the General Manager.

• Operational Floor Leadership: Run daily operational shifts across front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, and maintenance, ensuring guest standards are consistently delivered.
• Team & Rota Management: Build, schedule, and adjust departmental rotas, leading onboarding and induction for permanent and seasonal staff.
• Housekeeping & Maintenance: Conduct regular room inspections across all grades and manage the property maintenance log to ensure swift resolution of issues.
• Compliance & Logistics: Oversee daily health and safety, fire safety, food hygiene, and licensing compliance while coordinating supplier deliveries and stock control.
• Shift Handover & Reporting: Manage daily shift briefings, key holder duties, and emergency out-of-hours coverage on a rota basis, supporting PMS occupancy and revenue reporting for ownership.

Sound like the role for you?

For this position, we are looking for candidates who possess:

• Proven Operational Experience: Minimum 3 years'' experience in a DGM, Operations Manager, or Senior Duty Management role within a 25-70 room hotel environment.
• Leadership Style: A calm, practical approach with the confidence to run multi-departmental operations with minimal supervision.
• Coastal / Seasonal Understanding: Prior experience in a coastal or seasonal hotel environment (preferred).
• Compliance Awareness: Working knowledge of health & safety, fire safety, and food hygiene regulations (Level 3 Food Hygiene or IOSH preferred).
• Career Ambition: The drive to take on increasing autonomy and progress toward a General Manager role over time.

Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will be in touch to discuss this Deputy General Manager role in South Devon.

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Consultant: Natasha Seadon

Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDF&B

Job Role: Deputy General Manager

Location: South Devon

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.