Deputy General Manager

Deputy General Manager – The Running Horse, Littleton

88 Main Road, Littleton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6QS

Up to £33,000 per year + Tronc (up to £5,000 annually)

Full Time | Permanent

Love pubs? Love people? Lead with passion at one of Hampshire’s most charming premium inns.

We’re on the lookout for a dynamic Deputy General Manager to join our team at The Running Horse
, part of the Upham Inns family. Nestled in the beautiful village of Littleton, The Running Horse is a stylish country pub with character, exceptional food, and a welcoming atmosphere.

This is your chance to be part of a growing premium pub company that believes in fresh food, warm hospitality, and real career progression.

Up to £33,000 per year + Tronc (up to £5,000)

Flexible shift patterns that work around your life

33% off food for you and up to 6 guests when off duty

Development programme with a clear path to General Manager

Birthday gift & long service awards

Refer-a-friend & Chef referral bonuses up to £1,000

Access to The Lifestyle Card – over 5,000 discounts on local & national brands

As Deputy General Manager
, you’ll work alongside the General Manager to lead the team and run the day‑to‑day operation of the pub. You’ll be responsible for:

Inspiring and leading a motivated front‑of‑house team

Ensuring exceptional guest experiences, every time

Supporting in all areas:
People, Sales, Operations, and Profit

Driving standards through training, coaching, and development

Overseeing budgets, stock control, and labour forecasting

Maintaining compliance across health & safety and audits

You’ll be a passionate leader with a hospitality heart and business head:

Proven experience in a similar management role

Hospitality background, ideally with premium pubs or restaurants

Strong leadership and team development skills

Commercially savvy – able to analyse and act on business performance

Hands‑on, calm under pressure, and obsessed with great guest service

Right to work in the UK is essential

Upham Inns is a premium pub company with a difference. We own a collection of beautifully individual pubs across Southern England, many with boutique bedrooms. We serve fresh, seasonal food in warm, welcoming settings — and we’ve recently launched Harper’s Steakhouse, our exciting new premium steakhouse concept.

We're growing fast — and we want you to grow with us.

Ready to take the next step in your hospitality career?
Apply today and become part of something truly special at The Running Horse, Littleton