Assistant Manager

Cornerstone - BRA_207; Rugby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Employee discounts on brands

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cornerstone The Waterside in Rugby is seeking an Assistant Manager to help lead the pub, inspire the team and deliver excellent guest experiences. You will work closely with the General Manager to manage shifts, maintain high standards, and drive sales with a hands-on, customer-focused approach.

The role emphasises leading by example, coaching staff, and ensuring smooth operations during busy services while upholding quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or management role within a pub, restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Ability to lead a team and make decisions during busy services.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and develop others.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in driving sales and business performance.
• Hands-on approach, leading by example and supporting your team wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the pub, taking ownership of shifts and keeping everything running smoothly.
• Coach and develop team members to create a positive working environment.
• Ensure guests receive a warm welcome, excellent service and reasons to return.
• Help maximise sales and identify opportunities to improve pub performance.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, service, cleanliness and health & safety.
• Support recruitment and development of staff to build a strong team.
• Step up to support the General Manager in their absence.

Job description

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Company Description

Assistant Manager – The Waterside, Rugby

£32,000–£36,000 per year + Bonus

Ready to take the next step in your hospitality career?

Cornerstone pubs sit at the heart of their neighbourhoods, and it's our people who make them special. Our teams create welcoming experiences, build lasting relationships with locals, and bring communities together through great hospitality. No two pubs are the same, but what unites our teams is a passion for making everyone feel welcome, delivering memorable moments, and serving great quality on every visit.

Why The Waterside?

Situated in Rugby, The Waterside is a welcoming Pub & Carvery with something for everyone. From our famous three-meat carvery and hearty pub classics to our spacious beer garden and outdoor play area, we're a destination for families, friends and locals looking to enjoy great food and good times.

With a varied food and drink offer and a welcoming atmosphere, there's plenty of opportunity to make an impact. You'll work alongside the General Manager to keep the pub running smoothly, inspire the team and make sure every guest enjoys a fantastic experience.

Job Description

What you'll be doing as Assistant Manager

You'll be the General Manager's right hand, helping lead the business and bringing energy, personality and a hands-on approach to every shift.

Lead from the front: Support the day-to-day running of the pub, taking ownership of shifts and keeping everything running smoothly.

Inspire your team: Motivate, coach and develop your people, creating a positive environment where everyone can thrive.

Put customers first: Make sure every guest receives a warm welcome, brilliant service and a reason to return.

Drive business performance: Help maximise sales, identify opportunities and understand how your decisions contribute to the pub's success.

Maintain high standards: Keep on top of food quality, service, cleanliness and health and safety.

Support recruitment and development: Help bring great people into the team and give them the tools and confidence to succeed.

Step up when needed: Support the General Manager in leading the business and making decisions in their absence.

Qualifications

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who brings energy, ambition and a genuine passion for hospitality.

You'll ideally have:

Experience in a supervisory or management role within a pub, restaurant or hospitality environment.

The confidence to lead a team and make decisions during busy services.

Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and develop others.

Commercial awareness and an interest in driving sales and business performance.

A hands‑on approach, leading by example and supporting your team wherever needed.

Already an Assistant Manager and ready for a new challenge? Or an experienced Team Leader looking to take that next step? We’d love to hear from you.

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.