Assistant Manager

Greene King; Hove; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Apprenticeship training

Brand discounts on food and drink

Pension contribution

Employee assistance program

Maternity/Paternity policies

Menopause friendly employer

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our pub management team in the heart of the local community. You will support the General Manager, lead daily operations, and help deliver exceptional guest experiences across our busy venue.

You will model leadership, coach team members, and uphold our brand standards while ensuring safety and allergen controls are followed. A passion for people, excellent communication, and adaptability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Strong communication and leadership to maximise team performance.
• Ability to think quickly and adapt in busy periods.
• Attention to detail and high standards across all duties.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to handle safety and allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in day-to-day running and lead in their absence.
• Bring Greene King brand to life by delivering amazing guest experiences.
• Act as a role model, assisting with training and development of the team.
• Uphold brand standards and ensure customer and team safety at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Team training

Problem solving

English proficiency

Job description

Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple. Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy one of our events, a feast of lovingly cooked food or a quick catch up with friends over a drink.

As Assistant Manager, you’llbe at the heart of our management team, helping to ensure the smooth running of a busy pub. From the moment you step through the door, you lead by example making sure our Customers, and teams, have a great time.

What you'll do as an Assistant Manager...

• Support the General Manager in the day to day running of the business and leading the business in their absence.
• Bring our brand to life by leading the team in delivering amazing experiences for our customers.
• Act as a role model for the team and support with training and development.
• Be a champion of brand standards & ensure customer & team safety at all times.

What you'll bring...

• You’ll be passionate about delivering amazing experiences for customers.
• You’ll be great with people, and as a result, have great communication and leadership skills making sure you get the best out of people.
• An ability to think on your feet and adapt to whatever challenges arise during a busy shift.
• A keen eye for every small detail and a desire to uphold high standards in all that you do.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.