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We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join us at the Akeman Inn in Kingswood near Aylesbury.

What’s in it for you

• £28,000 - £32,000* per annum plus a share of cash and card tips and up to £3.5k bonus potential incentive per year
• Free meal whilst on shift
• Flexible shift patterns available and enhanced holiday
• Up to 50% off meals taken off duty for you and up to 6 guests
• 33% off our hotel accommodation
• Award-winning training program with a clear pathway to General Manager
• Wage streaming service allowing access to your pay when it suits you
• Salary Extras Portal - Access to Cycle2Work scheme and discounts at brands such as Asda, Aldi, Q, H&M, Clarks & Tesco
• Service Awards
• A Birthday Gift
• An invitation to Oakfest, our annual company festival!
• Refer a friend and Chef recruitment incentives of up to £1000

About The Akeman Inn:

Situated between Bicester and Aylesbury, in Kingswood, The Akeman Inn offers a lounge and bar area with an open fireplace, a large modern restaurant with a theatre-style kitchen, a Josper Grill, and a wood-fire pizza oven. The large garden is perfect for outdoor dining and is home to the site garden, where seasonal produce is grown to supply the kitchen.

The Akeman Inn serves a seasonal, Mediterranean-inspired menu with weekly specials crafted by a team of chefs based on sustainable, quality ingredients. Our meat and poultry come from British farms, eggs are free-range, and fish is responsibly sourced from MSC-approved suppliers.

About The Oakman Group:

Recognised as a leading employer, we are proud to be listed in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work.

We believe success starts with our people, and recruiting passionate individuals who deliver excellent service and use quality ingredients is our priority.

We invest in our employees through:

• An award-winning online training academy offering education on demand
• Close collaboration with suppliers for hands-on experience and craft visits
• Access to apprenticeships and development programs for career growth

Our team is central to our success, and we aim to reward this with competitive pay and benefits. We ask only that you give your best and uphold the Oakman Group values.

About You:

• You are passionate about great food, drink, and customer service
• You are prepared to assist management in leading the team and managing shifts
• You are confident in managing guest expectations
• You have management experience in a service environment