Assistant Manager

RHR UK; England; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality group in England is seeking a talented Assistant Manager for their new location in Bookham. This role is an exciting opportunity to lead a vibrant team and maintain high standards in a busy environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in operational management, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional service. The position offers competitive hourly pay, a flexible contract, and extensive training opportunities within the organization.

Benefits

Flexible Contracted hours

Employee Assistance Program

50% off food at Heartwood Inns

Long Service Recognition Awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Great presence and vibrant personality.
• Experience in running busy operations.
• Ability to oversee large teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager.
• Demonstrate leadership and empower your team.
• Ensure high standards across all areas.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team motivation

Operational management

High standards maintenance

Business growth delivery

Job description

Assistant Manager On Target Earnings £40,*

The Old Crown , Great Bookham Surrey will be opening in September

We are thrilled to announce our next opening in the beautiful town of Bookham in autumn , so we have an amazing opportunity for a very experienced Assistant Manager to join our fantastic team.

Located on the villages High Street, The Old Crown dates back to the s and was built by Kingston brewery Hodgsons. A landmark of the village, the pub will undergo an extensive multi-million pound refurbishment to create covers in the enhanced bar and dining room and a further 50 covers in the large enclosed garden. The pub will feature Heartwoods signature quirky welcoming style with cosy snugs, rich colour schemes and textures that reflect the history of the pub and the local area.

Recently announced in the Sunday Times Top Places to Work, Heartwood Collection is an award-winning collection of cosy pubs and atmospheric brasseries at the heart of their local communities serving great fresh, seasonal food. Brasserie Blanc, the French brasserie business inspired by Raymond Blanc and Heartwood Inns is renowned for being a home‑from‑home.

Our strength is in our enduring community of like‑minded individuals; warm and genuine to our core. Unforgettable moments are rooted in our commitment to seasonality, the curiosity of our people, and the pleasure of our guests.

Assistant Manager - What we offer

Hourly pay plus tronc (up to £40, *)

Flexible Contracted hours

Stepping Stones - Our industry‑leading training and development platform which supports progression for those who want it

Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action

The Pantry's of retailers and experience discounts through Reward Gateway

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package

Refer a Friend Bonus up to £

Instant access to pay you have already earned through EarlyPay

50% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc

20% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc with friends and family discount

10% off company gift cards

A thoughtful gift to celebrate your birthday

Long Service Recognition Awards

The Pantry's of retailers and experience discounts through Reward Gateway

Cycle to Work Scheme

Assistant Manager - The Ideal Candidate

Will have a great presence and a vibrant personality

Assist the General Manager and able to demonstrate leadership skills

Be a real team player who thrives on motivation and empowering your team

Will have experience in running busy operations and overseeing large teams

Ability to maintain high standards across all areas of the business

Proven experience in delivering business growth, budgets, staff retention

Our investment in your development.

Our investment in your development.

The Heartwood Collection currently has over 40 locations, including Brasserie Blanc restaurants and our lovely Heartwood Inn pubs, many of which now feature beautiful boutique bedrooms. We are aiming to grow to 61 sites by , which could add up to bedrooms over the next four years.

We're really excited about the amazing opportunities this growth will create, and we hope you are too! It's a great chance for you to take the next step in your career and develop with us through our unique Stepping Stones training and development programme.

Heartwood Collection is a multi award‑winning hospitality group :

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work winner
• Double winner at the Publican Awards
• SRA 3 star rated
• plus many more!
• OTE is based on a 48-hour working week and the TRONC is calculated from the expected 6 months' site average