Assistant Manager

The Pheasant at Buckland; Mole Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant gastro pub is seeking an Assistant Manager to join their team. This role involves leading the bar and waiting staff, ensuring excellent customer service, and managing events. The position offers a competitive salary, tips, and a range of benefits including free meals, discounts, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

30% discount for friends and family

NEST pension

Life assurance

Discounts via Perks on Tap

Cycle to work scheme

£1,000 referral bonus

Wagestream - flexible pay options

Free 24-hour legal helpline

Free counselling services

Qualifications

• Experience as an assistant manager in hospitality sector.
• Ability to manage busy services and train staff.
• Strong customer care skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operations of the pub.
• Train and lead the bar/waiting team.
• Manage busy services and run special events.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Event Planning

Job description

If you insist on delivering top-notch service and thrive in a vibrant atmosphere, we'd love you to indulge your passion for exceptional food and drink as our Assistant Manager. We're looking for someone to help take the helm in delivering outstanding service that keeps our customers coming back for more at The Pheasant at Buckland!

What’s in it for you?

Your Bread and Butter

• Basic salary up to £31,000 plus tronc (your card tips paid into your bank)
• Paid overtime
• Great cash tips

Additional Benefits

• Free meals on shift, choose from the menu
• 30% discount for you, your friends, and family across B&P and our group including Wagamama
• Contribute to your future with a NEST pension
• Life assurance for family protection
• Discounts via Perks on Tap for everyday savings
• Cycle to work scheme
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company
• Wagestream - flexible pay options

Wellbeing Support

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline
• Free counselling services for all team members
• Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments
• Discounted gym memberships
• Social events and recognition platform

Career Development

• Internal and external training programmes
• Partnership with HIT for work-based Level 3 and 4 apprenticeships
• WSET Level 2 and cellar management courses
• Opportunities to move within our pubs for long-term careers

About You

As Assistant Manager, you'll be central to our management team, ensuring smooth operations of our busy pub. You'll welcome and look after customers, train and lead our bar/waiting team, manage busy services, and run special events. You'll also influence our drink offerings and event planning.

About Brunning and Price

• A family of 79 pubs and growing!
• A company that values individuality, personality, and diversity
• Committed to sustainability and supporting local communities

If you have experience as an assistant manager or assistant restaurant manager within a gastro pub, restaurant, bar, hotel, or hospitality sector, consider making your next career move with Brunning and Price. Apply now!