Assistant Manager

Hesketh James; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable hospitality venue operator in Knutsford is seeking an Assistant Manager dedicated to delivering exceptional service in a vibrant daytime environment. The role offers a balance of work-life without late nights, and includes responsibilities like managing stock, supporting events, and inspiring team members. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, strong organisational skills, and a passion for creating unforgettable experiences. Competitive salary of £30,000, plus perks like a company pension and profit share bonus.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Company pension scheme

Profit share bonus

Free meals on shift

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Manager in a coffee shop or experiential venue.
• Strong organisational skills for busy event days.
• Solid IT and financial management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support a programme of events and entertainment.
• Manage stock, budgets and ordering.
• Ensure exceptional service and safety standards.
• Inspire and train the team for welcoming service.
• Support team members across operations.

Skills

Customer interaction

Leadership

Organisational skills

Job description

Assistant Manager - Daytime Hospitality & Entertainment Venue (No Evenings!!)

Location: Knutsford, Cheshire

Salary: £30,000

Hours: 38‑hour contract

Are you a fun fanatic with a passion for coffee and top‑notch friendly service?

Our client, a highly regarded experience‑driven daytime hospitality venue operator, is looking for a passionate and experienced Assistant Manager for their Knutsford‑based operation. For this role, we are looking for a real people person with a big personality and ideally a passion for service and creating unforgettable experiences!

Ideal candidate will

• Be a real personality, high energy, who enjoys interacting with customers and being the face of the business.
• Take great pleasure in but be a great ambassador for the business.
• Be a health and safety champion.
• Barista experience would be advantageous.
• Due to the nature of this concept, we are looking for a confident, engaging leader.

Why you'll love this role

• Real work‑life balance - no late nights.
• Be at the centre of a brand‑new business with room to grow and innovate.
• Free onsite parking.
• Company pension scheme.
• Profit share bonus.
• Free meals on shift.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting a programme of events and entertainment.
• Managing stock, budgets and ordering with confidence.
• Ensuring service and safety standards are exceptional across the board.
• Inspiring and training your team to deliver warm, welcoming service every day.
• Supporting team members across both front and back of house operations.

What we're looking for

• Experience as an Assistant Manager in coffee shop, experiential venue or similar concept.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle busy event days.
• A calm, positive leader who thrives in a friendly, fast‑paced environment.
• Solid IT and financial management abilities.

If you're excited by the idea of shaping something new and making a real impact in the community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

We're proud to champion diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

Please note: We are expecting a high number of applications for this role and will be in touch with successful candidates within 72 hours of your application. Should you not hear from us within this period, we regret that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.