Assistant Manager

Marston's PLC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

30% staff discount at pubs

Flexible and part-time hours

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Gym discounts

Licenced Trade Charity support

Job summary

Marston's Grandstand pubs in Manchester are seeking an Assistant Manager to join the pub management team. You'll step up in the GM’s absence, leading from the front to create memorable experiences that bring guests back. The role offers progression through our Aspire programme toward General Manager.

We value personality and energy, with a range of benefits and a supportive team culture. This is a dynamic, people-first environment where we celebrate performance and development.

Qualifications

• Lead and motivate the pub team.
• Support GM to achieve financial and business KPI's.
• Experience in a like-for-like Assistant/ Deputy Manager role in a branded environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the GM in achieving financial and business KPI's.
• Inspire and motivate your pub team on every shift.
• Be passionate about doing the right thing for your team and guests.
• Be accountable for the successful operation of the pub when deputising for the GM.
• Bring previous experience in a like-for-like Assistant/ Deputy Manager role in a similar/ branded environment.

Skills

Leadership

People management

KPI focus

Job description

As an Assistant Manager you'll: Be part of the pub management team, stepping up when the General Manager isn't around. With a passion for leading and motivating others, you'll lead from the front to create memorable experiences that gets our guests coming back for more.

Responsibilities

• Support the GM in achieving financial and business KPI's
• Inspire and motivate your pub team on every shift
• Be passionate about doing the right thing for your team and guests
• Be accountable for the successful operation of the pub when deputising for the GM
• Bring previous experience in a like-for-like Assistant/ Deputy Manager role in a similar/ branded environment

What comes next is up to you: If you have the determination to drive your development, our Aspire programme will support you to progress into a General Manager role - running your own pub team!,

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you. Marston's. Where people make pubs. What is Grandstand? Grandstand isn't just another place to work - it's a place where your passion for sport and hospitality comes to life. At our Grandstand pubs, every event is a big moment, broadcast on big screens and celebrated by a community that thrives on energy, teamwork, and a shared love of creating great experiences. What is Grandstand? Grandstand isn't just another place to work - it's a place where your passion for sport and hospitality comes to life. At our Grandstand pubs, every event is a big moment, broadcast on big screens and celebrated by a community that thrives on energy, teamwork, and a shared love of creating great experiences.

from £13.01 40hrs per week Performance based bonus Privilege card discount Marston's rewards Progression opportunity into General Manager role Performance based bonus Privilege card discount Marston's rewards Progression opportunity into General Manager role Boundary Stone,

What you get from us: You'll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• A performance related bonus
• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Flexible and part time hours available to work around your family or higher education
• Marston's Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
• Health Screening Discounts
• Long Service Awards
• Gym Discounts
• 24-hour GP helpline
• Mortgage Advice and support
• Scope to build your career and progress through our Management Development training - including access to our award winning, innovative app-based training platform
• A friendly and lively environment, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional wellbeing support, The benefits

Wellbeing As a responsible employer, we offer professional wellbeing support to our pub and pub support centre teams including support from the Licenced Trade Charity.

Accommodation The majority of our pub General Manager roles include optional on-site accommodation.

Award winning Named as one of the UK's Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK's Best Employers list.

Bonus Our pub management, operations and sales roles offer performance related bonus schemes. For our support centre teams, we offer a discretionary company bonus scheme. Competitive salaries Opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work. Long service We reward loyalty with awards for key anniversary milestones. Food and drink Our privilege card gives our people 30% discount off food and drink in our pubs. As well as access to our £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift. Pension scheme All our salaried roles offer membership to a company contributory pension scheme. Hourly paid roles offer auto enrolment schemes. Private healthcare Some of our roles offer access to a private healthcare scheme. High street discount An exciting range of high street, online discounts and cash back offers are available for all. Employee discount All of our employees receive a 30% discount on Marston's food and hotel stays. Training and development We're passionate about growing our own talent through an extensive apprenticeship offer, dedicated L&D teams, and award winning e-learning platforms.