Assistant Manager

Kings Corner (6639); East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming local pub company in the East Midlands is seeking an Assistant Manager to support and inspire the pub team. This role involves leading operations and ensuring outstanding customer experiences when the General Manager is away. The ideal candidate will have previous management experience in a similar environment and a passion for guiding others. Offering a supportive culture and real advancement opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their management career.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

30% discount at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Reliable hours contract

Flexible and part-time hours available

Access to high street and online discounts

Career development and management training

Support from Licensed Trade Charity for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Assistant or Deputy Manager role is essential.
• Strong passion for leadership and guest satisfaction.
• Ability to inspire and motivate team members.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in achieving financial and business KPIs.
• Lead and motivate the pub team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Act as the accountable leader in the GM's absence.

Skills

Team leadership

Motivating others

Customer service

Financial KPI management

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a new Assistant Manager to join our team!

Be there for the ordinary, and the extra ordinary moments. Pride yourself in leading and motivating a pub team that contributes to local communities – creating endless moments of joy.

As an Assistant Manager you’ll

Be part of the pub management team, stepping up when the General Manager isn’t around. With a passion for leading and motivating others, you’ll lead from the front to create memorable experiences that gets our guests coming back for more.

• Support the GM in achieving financial and business KPI’s
• Inspire and motivate your pub team on every shift
• Be passionate about doing the right thing for your team and guests
• Be accountable for the successful operation of the pub when deputising for the GM
• Bring previous experience in a like-for-like Assistant/ Deputy Manager role in a similar/ branded environment

What comes next is up to you:If you have the determination to drive your development, our Aspire programme will support you to progress into a General Manager role - running your own pub team!

What you get from us

You’ll be joining an award‑winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people‑led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• A performance related bonus
• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Flexible and part time hours available to work around your family or higher education
• Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers
• Scope to build your career and progress through our Management Development training - including access to our award winning, innovative app‑based training platform
• A friendly and lively environment, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional wellbeing support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston’s could be the making of you.

Marston’s. Where people make pubs.