Assistant General Manager - Premium Gastro Pub & Wine Bar - Marlow - £42,000

COREcruitment; Marlow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd presents an opportunity for an Assistant General Manager at a premium gastro pub & wine bar in Marlow. The venue blends traditional pub charm with a premium restaurant feel, offering seasonal British cuisine and a curated wine list, recognised by Michelin Guide and Top 50 Gastropubs.

We seek a hands-on leader with a passion for wine, capable of driving standards, guest engagement and team development in a quality-driven independent hospitality business.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant General Manager or strong Restaurant Manager progression.
• A genuine passion for wine is essential; WSET qualifications desirable.
• Strong knowledge of premium food, wine pairings and exceptional service standards.
• A hands-on leader who thrives on the floor, engaging with guests and developing the team.
• A commercially minded operator who understands standards, sales and profitability.
• Personality, energy and love for independent hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented team and work closely with the General Manager.
• Develop the guest experience while maintaining the venue's exceptional reputation.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Team leadership

Guest engagement

Commercial mindset

Hospitality passion

Education

WSET qualifications desirable

Job description

Assistant General Manager - Premium Gastro Pub & Wine Bar - Marlow - £42,000

Are you a passionate hospitality professional who loves great food, exceptional wine and delivering outstanding service?

We are looking for an ambitious Assistant General Manager to join one of Marlow's most exciting and highly regarded independent gastro pubs.

This award-winning venue combines the charm of a traditional pub with the quality of a premium restaurant, offering exceptional seasonal British food, an outstanding wine list and a relaxed yet polished dining experience.

Having earned recognition from the Michelin Guide and the UK's Top 50 Gastropubs, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a business that takes its food, wine and hospitality seriously.

What we're looking for:

• Experience as an Assistant General Manager or a strong Restaurant Manager ready for the next step.
• A genuine passion for wine is essential - WSET qualifications highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of premium food, wine pairings and exceptional service standards.
• A hands-on leader who loves being on the floor, engaging with guests and developing their team.
• A commercially minded operator who understands the importance of standards, sales and profitability.
• Someone with personality, energy and a genuine love for independent hospitality.

The opportunity

You'll work closely with the General Manager, helping lead a talented team, develop the guest experience and maintain the exceptional reputation of this fantastic venue.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a quality-driven, independent business where food, wine and genuine hospitality come first.

If you're passionate about wine, love great pubs and want to take your career to the next level, I'd love to hear from you!