Assistant Manager

Greene King; Sherborne St John; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Employee discounts

Wagestream

Pension & wellbeing benefits

Refer a friend incentive

Job summary

Greene King is seeking an Assistant Manager to be at the heart of our busy pub team in the UK. You’ll support the General Manager and lead the team to deliver exceptional experiences for every customer.

You’ll be a role model for staff, coach on service standards, and help manage operations during shifts. This is a hands-on hospitality role that rewards leadership, teamwork and a commitment to safety and brand guidelines.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Strong people skills and the ability to manage a team.
• Attention to detail and high standards of service.
• Proficient spoken and written English for role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in day-to-day running and lead in their absence.
• Lead the team to deliver amazing experiences for customers.
• Act as a role model for the team and support training and development.
• Be a champion of brand standards and ensure customer and team safety.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

People skills

Attention to detail

English

Job description

As Assistant Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our management team, helping to ensure the smooth running of a busy pub. From the moment you step through the door, you lead by example, making sure our customers and teams have a great time.

Company Description

Join us at Chef & Brewer, a collection of unique country‑style pubs set in beautiful locations across the country which are welcome escapes for our customers, that feel like a home away from home. Our relaxed pubs with beautifully decorated interiors, seriously good pub food and expertly chosen drinks ranges are the perfect places for our customers to enjoy any occasion.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

• 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 – when they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile and 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.

What you'll do as an Assistant Manager…

• Support the General Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the business and lead the business in their absence.
• Bring our brand to life by leading the team in delivering amazing experiences for our customers.
• Act as a role model for the team and support training and development.
• Be a champion of brand standards and ensure customer and team safety at all times.

What You'll Bring…

• You’ll be passionate about delivering amazing experiences for customers.
• You’ll be great with people, and as a result, have great communication and leadership skills, making sure you get the best out of people.
• An ability to think on your feet and adapt to whatever challenges arise during a busy shift.
• A keen eye for every small detail and a desire to uphold high standards in all that you do.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.