Assistant Manager

MOBOLISE; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Apprenticeships available

33% employee discount across brands

50% employee discount at Greene King

Wagestream

Job summary

The Bold Forester in Mansfield is recruiting an Assistant Manager to partner with the General Manager and drive the pub forward after a major investment. You will lead the team on the floor, ensure high service standards, and help maximise sales while delivering a welcoming guest experience.

This role offers a hands-on leadership opportunity in a busy hospitality setting with strong development potential within Greene King and the бренd family.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality management experience.
• Experience in a busy pub/restaurant environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Hands-on approach and front-line leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager with day-to-day running of the pub.
• Take ownership of shifts and confidently lead the team.
• Set the standard for great service on the floor.
• Coach, motivate and develop the existing team.
• Embed high standards following investment and reopening.
• Build relationships with customers and the local community.
• Drive sales and identify opportunities to grow the business.
• Ensure great experience across food, drink and service.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, compliance and customer service.
• Support the General Manager in taking the business to the next level.

Skills

Hospitality management

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Why the Bold Forester?

The Bold Forester is a welcoming local pub just outside Mansfield town centre, offering something for everyone.

From hearty pub classics, steaks, pies and fish & chips to wings and Asian-inspired dishes, our menu is all about generous portions and great value.

There's a lively bar, spacious beer garden, plenty of parking and EV charging — making us a popular choice for families, locals and groups.

With the investment taking place now, you'll have the opportunity to help shape what comes next and build on the pub's potential alongside a strong existing team.

What's the opportunity?

As Assistant Manager, you'll work closely with the General Manager to help lead the pub into its next chapter.

You’ll be a hands‑on leader, working alongside the team to deliver great hospitality, build customer loyalty and make the most of the opportunities that come with the newly invested site.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting the General Manager with the day-to-day running of the pub.
• Taking ownership of shifts and confidently leading the team.
• Working alongside the team on the floor and setting the standard for great service.
• Coaching, motivating and developing the existing team.
• Helping to embed high standards following the investment and reopening.
• Building strong relationships with customers and the local community.
• Driving sales and identifying opportunities to grow the business.
• Making sure the pub is delivering a great experience across food, drink and service.
• Maintaining high standards across cleanliness, safety, compliance and customer service.
• Supporting the General Manager in taking the business to the next level.

Company Description

The Bold Forester, Mansfield
Assistant Manager
£31,000 - £35,000 + Bonus

Ready to be part of something new and help take a great pub to the next level?

The Bold Forester is currently going through an exciting investment and transformation, and we're looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to join the team ahead of our reopening on 30th October.

With a brilliant team already in place, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make their mark, help build on the investment and play a key role in driving the business forward.

Additional Information

And there's plenty in it for you...

At Greene King, we're passionate about helping our people build careers they can be proud of.

You’ll have access to:

• Career development opportunities across Greene King and our family of brands.
• Training and development at every level, including apprenticeships.
• 33% employee discount and 15% for loved ones across our brands.
• 50% employee discount and 25% for loved ones at Greene King Inns.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family-friendly maternity and paternity support.
• Menopause Friendly Employer.
• Refer a Friend scheme – up to £1,500.
• Wagestream.
• Retail discounts, including savings with Superdrug and Three Mobile.

Greene King is the country's leading pub company and brewer. With over 220 years of history and a 39,000-strong team, we're on a mission to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality.

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations.

Bring your experience. Build the momentum. Take the Bold Forester forward.

Qualifications

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who already understands hospitality and is excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of a business.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous hospitality management experience.
• Experience working in a busy pub, restaurant or similar environment.
• Strong people leadership and communication skills.
• A hands‑on approach and the confidence to lead from the front.
• The ability to motivate and develop an established team.
• A strong focus on customer experience and service standards.
• Commercial awareness and the drive to grow sales.
• The confidence to make decisions and take ownership of your shifts.
• Energy, enthusiasm and the ambition to progress your career with Greene King.

Personal Licence: As this role may involve covering the business in the General Manager's absence, you'll need to be eligible to hold a Personal Licence. You don't need to have one when you apply. If you're successful, Greene King will support you through the process of obtaining your licence.

The team is already there. The investment is happening. Now we need someone who can help bring it all together.