Assistant Manager

Bel & The Dragon Churt; Churt; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drinks discount

Wagestream access

Healthcare plan

Induction & training

Career progression

Hotel stays discount

Employee perks platform

Job summary

Bel & The Dragon Churt, nestled in the Surrey countryside, is looking for an Assistant Manager to help lead our team and maintain exceptional standards across a vibrant pub and boutique hotel.

You will energise and develop a friendly, premium-service culture, stay calm under busy service, and help create memorable guest experiences. We offer a supportive management team, career progression and generous staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Leads with energy, positivity and confidence.
• Loves developing and motivating teams.
• Understands great food, drink and premium service.
• Can stay calm under pressure and lead busy services.
• Wants to progress their hospitality career within a growing business.
• Believes great hospitality starts with great people.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Hospitality knowledge

Calm under pressure

Customer service oriented

Job description

Nestled in the heart of the Surrey countryside, Bel & The Dragon, Churt is a characterful, premium pub and boutique hotel that combines traditional British hospitality with a contemporary, quality-led approach. Set in a beautifully restored historic building, the business is known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere, relaxed charm, and attention to detail.

We pride ourselves on offering guests a complete experience – from freshly prepared, seasonal food and a carefully curated drinks menu, to stylish, comfortable accommodation. Our focus is on high standards delivered in an unpretentious way, creating a space where both locals and visitors feel at home.

As part of a small collection of distinctive properties, Bel & The Dragon blends individuality with professionalism. Our team culture is collaborative, supportive, and driven by a shared passion for great food, genuine service, and memorable guest experiences.

Whether it’s a casual lunch, a special occasion, or an overnight stay, we aim to deliver consistently high-quality service in a relaxed, countryside setting. This makes Bel & The Dragon, Churt not just a place to work, but a place where people can develop, contribute, and take pride in what they do. We are always looking for exceptional people to expand our team and are now looking for an Assistant Manager with energy, confidence and a passion for people to help lead the team, maintain exceptional standards and deliver memorable experiences for every guest.

Bel & The Dragon Churt:

• 18 boutique bedrooms
• Private dining, large garden, terrace & stylish outdoor function space
• A vibrant restaurant and bar
• A growing reputation for exceptional food, drink and service

We’re proud of the culture we've built:

• Supportive leadership
• Strong team spirit
• High standards without ego
• Real opportunities to grow and progress

We’re looking for someone who:

• Leads with energy, positivity and confidence
• Loves developing and motivating teams
• Understands great food, drink and premium service
• Can stay calm under pressure and lead busy services
• Wants to progress their hospitality career within a growing business
• Believes great hospitality starts with great people

What we can offer you:

• The chance to be part of one of Surrey's most exciting hospitality teams
• A beautiful working environment full of history and character
• A supportive management team who wants you to succeed
• The opportunity to help shape the future of Bel & The Dragon Churt
• An exciting variety of career paths: Explore a wide range of roles and career paths across our pubs and hotels.
• Supportive environment: We put people first and strive for a collaborative and trusting atmosphere where everyone is valued.
• Continuous growth: Engage in learning and development programs to fuel your personal and professional growth.
• 25% discount on food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. Increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years and 40% after five years.
• A fair share of 12.5% serviced charge, paid on a weekly basis on top of your hourly pay or annually up to £6K on top of a salary between £27K - £32K per year.
• Discounted hotel stays at hotels in the Fuller’s Family
• Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan – after one year with us you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments.
• Full induction and training
• The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream. This means you won’t always need to wait until payday.

If you’re ready to join a business with ambition, personality and a team-first mentality, we’d love to hear from you.

As part of the Fuller’s family, our four core values – doing things the right way, being part of the family, celebrating individuality and always asking what’s next? – are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re someone who cares about quality, enjoys making people feel at home, and wants to be part of a team that’s proud of what it does, we would love to meet you.