Assistant Manager

The Gun; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% staff discount across venues

Training and development

Career progression and promotions

Job summary

The Gun in London is seeking an ambitious Assistant Manager to help run a busy pub, bar and restaurant as part of Urban Pubs & Bars’ expanding group.

You will support the General Manager, drive commercial performance, train and develop staff, and ensure consistently warm guest experiences across every shift.

With progression opportunities, a competitive salary, 28 days holiday, 30% staff discount across venues, and a fun, supportive team culture, this is a great career move.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 1 year’s experience as a manager, depending on the property being looked at.
• Solid communication and organisational skills, be approachable.
• Superb customer and floor service skills.
• An entrepreneurial flare.
• Passionate about people, training, mentoring, growing a team but most importantly, loves to have fun.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in all aspects of running the venue.
• Be business savvy and demonstrate great commercial understanding.
• Train, nurture and develop your staff to maintain high standards and customer satisfaction.
• This role also suits an aspiring Supervisor looking for their first Assistant Manager position; you will be given the opportunity to train, develop and progress your career as the company continues to grow.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Staff training

Ambition

Job description

Assistant Manager - Award Winning Pub, Bar and Restaurant Group - Quality - London

Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company!

Urban Pubs & Bars, founded in 2014, now operates over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. The company has received multiple industry accolades, including being ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list in 2018 and winning several Publican Awards.

Urban Pubs, Bars and Restaurants are currently recruiting a talented and ambitious Assistant Manager with personality and charisma to join our expanding group.

An East London favourite since the 17th Century, The Gun is a community hub by Spitalfields market serving a great craft drinks selection alongside a carefully curated food menu and one of the best Sunday Roasts you will find.

The Role

• As Assistant Manager you will support the General Manager in all aspects of running the venue as if it were your own business.
• Be business savvy and demonstrate great commercial understanding.
• Your team will look up to you, so it is essential to train, nurture and develop your staff to maintain high standards and customer satisfaction.
• This role also suits an aspiring Supervisor looking for their first Assistant Manager position; you will be given the opportunity to train, develop and progress your career as the company continues to grow.

What we looking for:

• "Wear your heart on your sleave", take ownership, be bold and run the business as if it’s your own.
• Be cool, calm and collected, manage pressure with ease, nothing can phase you.
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get sh*t done.
• Must have minimum 1 year’s experience as a manager, depending on the property being looked at.
• Solid communication and organisational skills, be approachable.
• Superb customer and floor service skills.
• An entrepreneurial flare.
• Passionate about people, training, mentoring, growing a team but most importantly, loves to have fun.

What's in it for me:

• A competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Training and development.
• Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner.
• Get out and about; you automatically get a 30% discount across all our pubs, bars and restaurants.
• The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business – take ownership and be fearless.
• Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere.
• 28 days holiday.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Good people know good people – an awesome referral scheme up to £1000.
• Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us.
• Cycle to work scheme.