Assistant Manager

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Brand discounts

Pension

28 days holiday

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC in Reading is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in daily operations. You will lead a team to deliver great guest experiences, train staff, and drive service standards.

Join us at The World Turned Upside Down, part of our portfolio, and embrace a busy environment where ambition is rewarded. The role offers development opportunities and a supportive team culture within a well-known hospitality brand.

Qualifications

• Management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Train and inspire the team to deliver food, drink and service.
• Be the role model and guide development within the team.
• Lead the team to deliver moments that WOW guests.

Job description

Assistant Manager

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Full-time

Location: Reading, RG2 0JE

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 4 Nov 2026

Closing date: 17 Nov 2026

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As Assistant Manager at the World Turned Upside Down, you’ll bring your experience to the table, supporting the General Manager in leading your team to success. Through your passion and drive you will motivate your team to deliver excellent guest experience, mentoring each individual to be the best that they can be!

Join us at Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery, we love our pizzas, we love our roasts, but mostly we love our people. If you fancy a pizza the action, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Amazing progression opportunities! We believe in growing our own talent. Last year, we promoted over 150 Assistant Managers to General Managers.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount across all our brands for up to 5 friends and family.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials - work hard, play hard!
• On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline - to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• Use your management experience to support the General Manager in the day to day running of the business, being the Duty Manager when they are not around.
• Use your communication skills to train and inspire your team to deliver food, drink, and service to be proud of.
• Be the role model and guide development within your team.
• Lead the team to deliver moments that WOW our guest, keeping them coming back.

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.

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