Assistant Manager

Urban - BRA_209; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discount

Employee assistance program

Wagestream access

Refer a friend bonus

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King in Maidstone is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a team and ensure the shift runs smoothly, delivering excellent customer experiences from start to finish.

You will deputise for the management team, handle issues promptly, and coordinate the team during busy periods while maintaining safety, legality, and cleanliness across the bar and dining spaces.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality customer service.
• Ability to supervise a team during busy shifts.
• Knowledge of safety and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to ensure smooth shift operations.
• Support manager and resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain high standards of food and drink service.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Shift coordination

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Company 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.

Job Description

As a Assistant Manager, you’ll lead by example, making sure the team have everything they need so the shift runs like clockwork! You’ll make sure the team maintain high standards and that our customers are kept happy.

Qualifications

As a Assistant Manager, you will…

• Provide customers with a heartfelt and memorable experience each and every time they visit.
• Deputise for the management team and resolve any issues that arise in their absence.
• Help organise and coordinate the team during a busy shift, making sure everything runs like clockwork.
• Make sure the bar is always safe, legal, and clean, and any issues are dealt with as quickly and safely as possible.

What you’ll bring…

• A great eye for detail, making sure every pint is poured to perfection.
• Be a role model to the team on giving great service and making sure every customer receives a warm welcome.
• An ability to think on your feet and adapt to whatever challenges arise during a busy shift.
• A positive can-do attitude and be a real team player.

Additional Information

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!
• 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