Assistant Manager

Greene King; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Staff discount 33%

Family-friendly policies

Wagestream access

Refer a friend bonus

Mental health support

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking an Assistant Manager for one of our busy Milton Keynes pubs. You’ll lead by example, support the General Manager, and ensure customers and teams have a great time from entry to exit.

You’ll bring energy to the team, deliver amazing guest experiences, train and develop colleagues, uphold brand standards, and champion safety on every shift. Strong communication in English and a calm, hands-on approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering amazing experiences for customers.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Able to think on your feet during busy shifts.
• Attention to detail and high standards.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform role safely and understand allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in day-to-day running of the business and lead in their absence.
• Bring the brand to life by leading the team in delivering amazing experiences for customers.
• Act as a role model for the team and support with training and development.
• Be a champion of brand standards and ensure customer and team safety at all times.

Skills

Customer experience

Communication

Leadership

People management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Job description

As Assistant Manager, you’llbe at the heart of our management team, helping to ensure the smooth running of a busy pub. From the moment you step through the door, you lead by example making sure our Customers, and teams, have a great time.

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.

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!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• 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…

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. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

What you’ll do as an Assistant Manager…

• Support the General Manager in the day to day running of the business and leading the business in their absence.
• Bring our brand to life by leading the team in delivering amazing experiences for our customers.
• Act as a role model for the team and support with training and development.
• Be a champion of brand standards & ensure customer & team safety at all times.

What You’ll Bring…

• You’ll be passionate about delivering amazing experiences for customers.
• You’ll be great with people, and as a result, have great communication and leadership skills making sure you get the best out of people.
• An ability to think on your feet and adapt to whatever challenges arise during a busy shift.
• A keen eye for every small detail and a desire to uphold high standards in all that you do.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.