Assistant Manager

RHR UK; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality group in England seeks an experienced Assistant Manager to oversee operations at The Old Crown in Bookham. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills, experience in managing busy teams, and a drive for business growth. This rewarding role includes flexible hours, competitive pay, and a variety of employee benefits aimed at fostering growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Hourly pay plus tronc

Flexible contracted hours

Employee assistance program

50% off food at any Heartwood Inns

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in running busy operations with large teams.
• Ability to maintain high standards across all areas of the business.
• Proven experience in delivering business growth, budgets, and staff retention.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Empower and motivate the team.
• Maintain high operational standards across the pub.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team player motivation

Operational management

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 village's 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 Heartwood's 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.

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.

Cycle to Work Scheme.

The Ideal Candidate

Will have a great presence and a vibrant personality.

Assist the General Manager and be 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.

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