Assistant Manager

Young's Pubs; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings Arms in Oxford, part of Young's Pubs, is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to lead our team in a busy, food-focused pub. You will deliver outstanding hospitality and drive exceptional customer service in a historic setting.

We offer a clear career pathway toward General Manager, funded apprenticeships, staff training, and benefits including 28 days’ holiday, pension, free meals, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Motivated and experienced Assistant Manager to lead the team.
• Strong customer service focus and proactive team management.
• Committed to a career in hospitality with ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant team and drive guest satisfaction.
• Train and develop staff to deliver excellent service.
• Maintain a proactive approach to career growth within hospitality.

Skills

Passion for hospitality

Experience in Customer Service

Job description

The famous Kings Arms is the oldest pub in Oxford, built in 1607 and still standing in its original position. We're quite possibly the brainiest pub in Oxford too, known as having the highest IQ per square foot of anywhere in the world! Loved by Oxford scholars and tourists alike. We are renowned for our traditional cask ales and hearty homemade food.

What We Offer Our Assistant Managers:

• Access to our Career Pathway and development towards GM - A large majority of our GM appointments are internal
• Access to our fully funded apprenticeships and training and development courses
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Access to our Share Save Scheme
• Free Meals
• 28 Days holiday per year
• Company Pension Scheme

What we look for in an Assistant Manager:

We are looking for a motivated & experienced Assistant Manager to join and lead our team in our stylish, food focused pub. As the successful Assistant Manager you will have a genuine passion for exceptional customer service and a pro-active approach to team management. You will be enthusiastic & driven to continue the success of our pub and play a pivotal part in training our team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to delight our customers. You will also be someone who is committed to their career in hospitality and we can offer ongoing development to support you as you grow and succeed with us.

Skills

Passion for hospitality
Experience in Customer Service