Assistant Manager

Tenpin Ltd (part of Ten Entertainment Ltd); Camberley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry bonus scheme

33 days holidays

Maternity/Paternity leave

Retailer discounts

Free bowling for family

Job summary

Tenpin Ltd (part of Ten Entertainment Ltd) in the United Kingdom invites you to join our fantastic team as Assistant Manager. You will ensure guests have a great time when they visit, create a fun environment, and lead a busy team across leisure and hospitality operations.

This role offers a clear path to Deputy Manager, a strong emphasis on customer service, and development through hands-on training and cross‑department exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a management role, ideally within leisure, hospitality or retail.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service.
• Experience leading and developing large teams.
• Ambitious with a desire to progress into Deputy Manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational management of the centre.
• Deliver the best possible level of customer service.
• Lead the team by example and ensure collaboration.
• Support the delivery of the company strategy.
• Deputise for the Deputy Manager when needed.
• Own training and development to grow into Deputy Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

People management

Ambition

Job description

Come join our fantastic team.
We love to entertain! It’s in our DNA!... and it’s not just about bowling. We have lots more to offer from Houdini’s Escape Rooms, to Karaoke rooms, 4D Laser Arena, Soft Play to Arcade Machines and Pool Tables. We also have fully licensed bars including cocktails, and of course our fabulous food menu.

Come join our fantastic team.
We love to entertain! It’s in our DNA!... and it’s not just about bowling. We have lots more to offer from Houdini’s Escape Rooms, to Karaoke rooms, 4D Laser Arena, Soft Play to Arcade Machines and Pool Tables. We also have fully licensed bars including cocktails, and of course our fabulous food menu.
We have something fun for all the family to do, regardless of age. Our centres are fantastic places to visit, and even better places to work in. Why not come and help us entertain?

The Role

As a Assistant Manager for Tenpin, you will be responsible for ensuring our customers have a great time when they visit us! The ideal Assistant Manager will be driven, passionate and have a natural ability to create a fun environment for both our customers and team. You will need to be well organised, approachable and show initiative. Exceptional customer service will be at heart of your role. You will also be responsible for owning your development to grow into a Deputy Manager.

You Will

• Assume day-to-day responsibility for the operational management of the centre
• Strive to achieve a culture that is totally focused on the delivery of the best possible level of customer service
• Lead the team by example ensuring everyone works together effectively
• To support the delivery of the company strategy
• Deputise in the absence of the Deputy Manager
• Undertake ownership for own training and development to grow into the future role of Deputy Manager
• Support the other Managers in the achievement of all budgets, targets and KPI’s
• Provide support to the team in various departments as and when required
• Take responsibility for ensuring that all policies, procedures, controls and compliance areas are adhered to on a daily basis

Skills You Need

• Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in a management role, ideally within leisure, hospitality or retail
• Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service
• Have experience in leading and developing large teams
• Full of determination, enthusiasm and patience!
• Be ambitious and want to progress!

Our Fantastic Benefits

• Industry leading bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement – 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption leave
• Tenpin Treats – Retailer discounts and Best Doctors
• Free Bowling for family & friends
• Free Food (when working 6 hours or more)
• Medicash Health Care Cash Back Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free counselling
• Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
• A day off for your birthday
• Long Service Awards

Career Development

If you are looking for career development, then Tenpin is a great place to start. We continually strive to develop our network of impressive and highly successful sites, and recognise great people contribute to great success! Most of our managers joined us as a Team Member and have progressed into management or senior roles.