Assistant Manager

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Hook; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

28 days holiday

Discounts across all brands

Free shares

Employee helpline

Gym membership discounts

Team socials

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC in Hook is seeking an Assistant Manager to help lead the Longbridge Mill team and support the General Manager in daily operations. You will mentor staff, maintain service standards, and drive guest satisfaction in a busy pub environment.

You will be a visible leader, training squads, modelling excellence, and ensuring the team consistently delivers a WOW guest experience that brings guests back.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a hospitality team in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication to train and motivate staff.
• Proven ability to deliver an outstanding guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Train and inspire the team to deliver food, drink and service to a high standard.
• Be a role model and guide development within the team.
• Lead the team to create memorable guest moments and drive repeat visits.

Skills

Management experience

Training team

Communication skills

Guest service

Leadership

Job description

Assistant Manager

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As Assistant Manager at the Longbridge Mill, you’ll bring your experience to the table, supporting the General Manager in leading your team to success. Through your passion and drive you will motivate your team to deliver excellent guest experience, mentoring each individual to be the best that they can be!

Join us at Vintage Inns, a charming collection of rural pubs. You’ll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Amazing progression opportunities! We believe in growing our own talent. Last year, we promoted over 150 Assistant Managers to General Managers.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount across all our brands for up to 5 friends and family.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There’s also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS ASSISTANT MANAGER

YOU’LL…

• Use your management experience to support the General Manager in the day to day running of the business, being the Duty Manager when they are not around.
• Use your communication skills to train and inspire your team to deliver food, drink, and service to be proud of.
• Be the role model and guide development within your team.
• Lead the team to deliver moments that WOW our guest, keeping them coming back.

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC
Salary: £35,000 to £37,000 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: Hook, RG27 0DL
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 13 Oct 2026
Closing date: 26 Oct 2026