Assistant Manager

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; London Colney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Promotion opportunities

Brand discounts 33%

Friends & family discount 20%

Gym membership discounts

Team socials

Pension

Holiday entitlement 28 days

Employee discounts

Employee shares

Support helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC in London Colney is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager and lead the team in delivering exceptional guest experiences. Based at the Colney Fox, you will drive service standards and mentor colleagues to achieve excellence.

Join Vintage Inns and help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere with strong team spirit, progression opportunities, and a focus on guest satisfaction across our brands.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality management experience.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to motivate a team to deliver memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Use your management experience to support the General Manager in day-to-day operations, acting as Duty Manager when needed.
• 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 guests, keeping them coming back.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Job description

Assistant Manager

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Full-time

Location: London Colney, AL2 1BL

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 27 Oct 2026

Closing date: 9 Nov 2026

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As Assistant Manager at the Colney Fox, 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 of 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

• 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.

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