Assistant Manager

The Fountain; Chichester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Vibrant working environment

Staff discounts and team social events

Job summary

The Fountain in Chichester is seeking an energetic Pub Supervisor to lead our front-of-house during busy shifts. This hands-on role offers a career pathway, with the potential to progress into an Assistant Manager position for the right candidate who demonstrates leadership, commercial awareness, and strong operational skills.

You will oversee shift leadership, manage live music nights, maintain draft beer quality, and ensure security, cash handling, and rota planning.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or team leader experience in a busy pub or bar.
• Experience with live music venues and late-night operations.
• Confident handling a wet-led cellar and keg changes with hygiene at the forefront.
• Personal Licence (APLH) desirable; training available for the right candidate.
• Highly organized with excellent communication and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bar operations and lead front-of-house during busy shifts.
• Coordinate front-of-house during live music nights to manage peak crowds.
• Maintain high standards of service and safety on a busy floor.
• Handle cash, till procedures and opening/closing routines as keyholder.
• Train, mentor and motivate staff to sustain a positive team environment.
• Assist with stock, rota planning and shadow management to prepare for Assistant Manager duties.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Late-Night Operations

Education

Personal Licence (APLH)

Job description

Job Overview

The Fountain is a vibrant, wet-led pub in the heart of Chichester known for its buzzing atmosphere, community vibe, and standout weekend live music events. We are looking for an energetic, hands-on Pub Supervisorto lead our front-of-house team during busy shifts. This is not just a shift-running role; it is a career pathway. For the right candidate who proves their leadership, commercial awareness, and operational skills, this position is designed to transition into an Assistant Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

• Shift Leadership: Oversee daily bar operations, manage the floor team, and maintain high standards of speed and customer service during high-pressure shifts.
• Live Music Venue Management: Co-ordinate front-of-house operations during live band nights on Fridays and Saturdays, managing peak crowds, safety, and venue flow.
• Wet-Led Excellence: Maintain top-tier cellar standards, manage high-volume draft beer quality, lines, and stock rotation.
• Financial Accountability: Handle cash management, till reconciliations, and secure opening/closing procedures as a primary keyholder.
• Team Development: Train, mentor, and motivate bar staff to build a positive, energetic team environment.
• Management Shadowing: Step up to support stock audits, ordering, and rota planning to actively prepare for an Assistant Manager role.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: supervisory or team leader experience in a busy, pub or bar environment.
• Event Confident: Experience or a strong comfort level working in venues featuring live bands, and late-night operations.
• Cellar Skills: Confident handling a wet-led cellar, including changing kegs/casks and maintaining strict hygiene standards.
• Credentials: A valid Personal Licence (APLH) is highly desirable but not essential (we can provide training for the right candidate).
• Attributes: A highly organized problem solver with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to keep a team motivated when the bar is three-deep.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• A vibrant, fun working environment centered around live entertainment and community.
• Staff discounts and team social events.