Assistant Manager

Hungry Horse; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand discounts

Pension

Training & development

EAP

Maternity/Paternity

Greene King discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream

Retail discounts

Job summary

The Noble Comb in Shipley is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a busy Hungry Horse pub with a family-friendly atmosphere. You will work with the General Manager to run day-to-day operations and ensure guests receive great service.

You should be a natural leader who loves hospitality, can train and motivate a team, manage busy shifts, and help drive sales while maintaining high standards across service, food and drink.

Qualifications

• You love hospitality and know how to lead people.
• You’ll ideally have experience as an Assistant Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader in a busy pub, restaurant, bar, hotel, retail or similar fast-paced environment.
• You’re a natural leader who brings people with you and isn’t afraid to get stuck in.
• You’re customer focused and understand what makes customers come back.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in leading the pub and taking charge in their absence.
• Lead by example on the floor and be hands-on during busy services.
• Motivate, coach and develop your team to be the best they can be.
• Make sure customers receive great service from the moment they arrive.
• Help drive sales and maximise opportunities to grow the business.
• Keep standards high across service, food, drink and the overall pub.
• Support with rotas, recruitment, training and team development.
• Champion health, safety and brand standards.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Customer focus

Commercial mindset

People development

Hands-on leadership

Job description

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Company Description

Ready to step up and make your mark?

If you're an experienced hospitality supervisor or Assistant Manager who loves a busy pub, a brilliant team and making sure customers have a great time, The Noble Comb in Shipley could be your next move.

We're looking for an Assistant Manager to join our management team and help lead one of Hungry Horse's lively, family-friendly pubs.

This isn't just about keeping things running. It's about getting stuck in, leading from the front and helping create a pub that customers want to come back to.

Welcome to The Noble Comb

Situated on Salts Mill Road in Shipley, The Noble Comb is a proper family-friendly Hungry Horse pub, bringing together great-value food, drinks and plenty going on.

We're a destination for families, friends and local customers, with indoor soft play, outdoor play, dining, a well-stocked bar and regular offers and events. We're also close to Bradford city centre, giving us a fantastic local catchment.

As Assistant Manager, you'll play a key role in bringing all of this to life.

What you'll be doing

You'll work closely with the General Manager to run the pub day to day, leading the team and making sure every customer gets the experience Hungry Horse is known for.

Job Description

You'll:

• Support the General Manager in leading the pub and take charge in their absence
• Lead by example on the floor and be hands-on during busy services
• Motivate, coach and develop your team to be the best they can be
• Make sure our customers receive great service from the moment they arrive
• Help drive sales and maximise every opportunity to grow the business
• Keep standards high across service, food, drink and the overall pub
• Support with rotas, recruitment, training and team development
• Champion health, safety and brand standards
• Build strong relationships with your team and the local community
• Help create the kind of atmosphere that keeps customers coming back

Qualifications

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who loves hospitality and knows how to lead people.

You’ll ideally have experience as an Assistant Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader in a busy pub, restaurant, bar, hotel, retail or similar fast-paced environment.

More importantly, you'll be:

A natural leader - you know how to bring people with you and aren't afraid to get stuck in.

Customer focused - you care about creating great experiences and understand what makes customers come back.

Commercially minded - you understand that great service and a successful business go hand in hand.

Confident and hands-on - you're comfortable making decisions, managing a busy shift and supporting your team when things get hectic.

Passionate about people - you'll enjoy coaching, developing and recognising your team.

Previous hospitality management experience is great, but we’re also interested in people from other fast-paced customer-focused environments who have the right attitude and leadership skills.

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.