Assistant Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Swindon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Staff discount 33%

Employee assistance program

Training & development

Job summary

Farmhouse Inns is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our pub leadership team in Swindon. You will support the General Manager, lead front-of-house teams, and ensure exceptional customer experiences during busy periods.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a keen eye for detail. You will help maintain brand standards, safety, and training across shifts to deliver top service.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Able to adapt quickly during busy shifts.
• Excellent written and spoken English to perform the role safely and follow allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in day-to-day operations and lead the team in their absence.
• Lead the team to deliver great experiences for customers and uphold brand standards.
• Train and develop staff; ensure customer safety and compliance with policies.
• Uphold high standards of service and attention to detail during busy periods.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Job description

• Salary for Advertising: £31,000 - £34,750 + Bonus
• Dept. L4/House: Robins Farm (Swindon) - 05212

Company Description

Join us at Farmhouse Inns, where we’re big on quality as we are with our portions, which is why our carveries slow-roast our meats for 14-hours, freshly prepare our veg, create fluffy, handmade Yorkies, ruffle-up our perfectly crispy roast potatoes, and bake and hand-decorate our giant cakes in our kitchen every day.

Job Description

As Assistant Manager, you’llbe 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.

Qualifications

What you'll do as an Assistant Manager...

• Support the General Manager in the day to day running of the business and leading 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 with training and development.
• Be a champion of brand standards & ensure customer & 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.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

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.