Roaming General Manager

Upham Inns


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Swindon
Contract type: Full time
Roaming General Manager – Be the Driving Force Behind Exceptional Pubs

Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire & Surrey

Up to £50,000 + Tronc (up to £3,500/year) + Paid Mileage

1+ Year Leadership Experience Required

Take the Wheel with Upham Inns – Where No Two Days Are the Same

Are you a dynamic hospitality leader with sharp operational instincts, a love of food and drink, and a passion for people? We’re on the hunt for a Roaming General Manager – someone who thrives on variety, leads from the front, and brings energy wherever they go.

At Upham Inns, you’ll be a vital force across our 14 beautiful pubs and boutique inns, stepping in where needed to steady the ship, drive performance, and inspire high standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead Where It Counts – Step in to manage day-to-day operations at different pubs, from charming country inns to lively dining hotspots. Be the calm in the storm and the spark that ignites performance.
  • Be the Culture Carrier – Live and breathe our values. Set the tone across both FOH and BOH, lead by example, and energise teams wherever you go.
  • Coach & Develop – Mentor rising talent, boost morale, and deliver memorable guest experiences through engaged, well-led teams.
  • Uphold High Standards – Ensure compliance, cleanliness, food quality, and service levels are never compromised – you know what great looks like.
  • Collaborate with GMs – Support local leaders with problem-solving, planning, and commercial insight that unlocks growth.
  • Jump In When Needed – From helping launch new sites to covering shortfalls or turning things around – you’re hands-on, agile, and always dependable.

What You’ll Get

  • Up to £50,000 per year + Tronc (worth up to £3,500 annually)
  • Paid mileage – travel stress-free
  • Flexible shifts – work-life balance built in
  • Up to 40% off meals on shift
  • 33% off stays at our boutique inns (plus 20% for friends & family)
  • Fast-track to General Manager – we invest in your growth
  • Free Lifestyle Card – 5,000+ discounts across travel, fashion & more
  • Long-service awards, referral bonuses (up to £1,000), and more

What You Bring to the Table

  • Proven leadership in hospitality – pubs, kitchens, or multi-site operations
  • Strong grasp of both BOH and FOH operations
  • High standards, infectious energy, and a motivating leadership style
  • Commercially savvy – confident with P&L, labour, stock, and compliance
  • Calm under pressure with a get-it-sorted attitude
  • Full UK driving license + own vehicle
  • Right to work in the UK

Who We Are

We’re Upham Inns – a family of welcoming pubs and boutique inns scattered across the South of England. Our teams take pride in warm hospitality, scratch-cooked food, and creating unforgettable guest experiences.

We’re also the team behind Harper’s Steakhouse, our bold and growing restaurant brand bringing a fresh twist to modern dining.

At Upham, we don’t just build pubs – we build careers. And yours could be the next to grow.

Ready to Hit the Road and Make an Impact?

If you’re a confident leader who thrives on variety, responsibility, and challenge – this is your moment. Join the Upham family and help shape the future of British hospitality.

Apply Now – Let’s Get You On the Road to Success

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