Assistant Manager

Marston's PLC; Tendring; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company is seeking an Assistant Manager in Tendring to lead a team and enhance guest experiences. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £32k, with benefits like performance-based bonuses and career development opportunities. Ideal candidates should have prior management experience and a passion for hospitality. Join a friendly team at The Aviator and help create memorable moments for guests.

Benefits

Performance based bonus

30% discount at pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Flexible working hours

Professional wellbeing support

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Assistant/Deputy Manager role.
• Passion for leading and motivating a team.
• Ability to uphold financial and business KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Lead the team in creating memorable guest experiences.
• Deputize for the GM when required.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Assistant Manager

Location: Clacton on Sea

Salary: Up to £32k per annum

Hours: 40hrs per week

Benefits:

• Performance based bonus
• Privilege card discount
• Marston's rewards
• Progression opportunity into General Manager role

The Aviator, Clacton on Sea, CO15 3TP

We're on the lookout for a new Assistant Manager to join our team!

Be there for the ordinary, and the extra ordinary moments. Pride yourself in leading and motivating a pub team that contributes to local communities - creating endless moments of joy.

As an Assistant Manager you'll:

• Be part of the pub management team, stepping up when the General Manager isn't around.
• With a passion for leading and motivating others, you'll lead from the front to create memorable experiences that gets our guests coming back for more.
• Support the GM in achieving financial and business KPI's.
• Inspire and motivate your pub team on every shift.
• Be passionate about doing the right thing for your team and guests.
• Be accountable for the successful operation of the pub when deputising for the GM.
• Bring previous experience in a like-for-like Assistant/ Deputy Manager role in a similar/ branded environment.

What comes next is up to you: If you have the determination to drive your development, our Aspire programme will support you to progress into a General Manager role - running your own pub team!

What you get from us: You'll be joining a pub company that's been voted - Best Pub Employer (501+ Employees) at The Publican 2024 Awards. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

• A performance related bonus.
• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels.
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve.
• Flexible and part time hours available to work around your family or higher education.
• Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers.
• Scope to build your career and progress through our Management Development training - including access to our award winning, innovative app-based training platform.
• A friendly and lively environment, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates.
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional wellbeing support.

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you.

Marston's. Where people make pubs.

How to apply checklist:

• Give yourself 20 minutes.
• Have your CV ready to upload.
• Double-check your contact details.

The Aviator, Clacton on Sea, CO15 3TP

The benefits:

• Wellbeing: As a responsible employer, we offer professional wellbeing support to our pub and pub support centre teams including support from the Licenced Trade Charity.
• Accommodation: The majority of our pub General Manager roles include optional on-site accommodation.
• Award winning: Named as one of the UK's Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK's Best Employers list.
• Bonus: Our pub management, operations and sales roles offer performance related bonus schemes. For our support centre teams, we offer a discretionary company bonus scheme.
• Competitive salaries: Opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work.
• Long service: We reward loyalty with awards for key anniversary milestones.
• Food and drink: Our privilege card gives our people 30% discount off food and drink in our pubs. As well as access to our £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift.
• Pension scheme: All our salaried roles offer membership to a company contributory pension scheme. Hourly paid roles offer auto enrolment schemes.
• Private healthcare: Some of our roles offer access to a private healthcare scheme.
• High street discount: An exciting range of high street, online discounts and cash back offers are available for all.
• Employee discount: All of our employees receive a 30% discount on Marston's food and hotel stays.
• Training and development: We're passionate about growing our own talent through an extensive apprenticeship offer, dedicated L&D teams, and award winning e-learning platforms.

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Be there for the ordinary, and the extra ordinary moments. Pride yourself in leading and motivating a pub team that contributes to local communities - creating endless moments of joy. As an Assistant Manager you'll: Be part of the pub management team, stepping up when the General Manager isn't around. With a passion for leading and motivating others, you'll lead from the front to create memorable experiences that gets our guests coming back for more.

• Support the GM in achieving financial and business KPI's
• Inspire and motivate your pub team on every shift
• Be passionate about doing the right thing for your team and guests
• Be accountable for the successful operation of the pub when deputising for the GM
• Bring previous experience in a like-for-like Assistant/ Deputy Manager role in a similar/ branded environment
What comes next is up to you: If you have the determination to drive your development, our Aspire programme will support you to progress into a General Manager role - running your own pub team! What you get from us: You'll be joining a pub company that's been voted - Best Pub Employer (501+ Employees) at The Publican 2024 Awards. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:
• A performance related bonus
• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Flexible and part time hours available to work around your family or higher education
• Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers
• Scope to build your career and progress through our Management Development training - including access to our award winning, innovative app-based training platform
• A friendly and lively environment, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional wellbeing support
Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you.

Up to £32k per annum 40hrs per week Performance based bonus Privilege card discount Marston's rewards Progression opportunity into General Manager role Performance based bonus Privilege card discount Marston's rewards Progression opportunity into General Manager role The Aviator, The benefits Wellbeing As a responsible employer, we offer professional wellbeing support to our pub and pub support centre teams including support from the Licenced Trade Charity. Accommodation The majority of our pub General Manager roles include optional on-site accommodation. Award winning Named as one of the UK's Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK's Best Employers list. Bonus Our pub management, operations and sales roles offer performance related bonus schemes. For our support centre teams, we offer a discretionary company bonus scheme. Competitive salaries Opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work. Long service We reward loyalty with awards for key anniversary milestones. Food and drink Our privilege card gives our people 30% discount off food and drink in our pubs. As well as access to our £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift. Pension scheme All our salaried roles offer membership to a company contributory pension scheme. Hourly paid roles offer auto enrolment schemes. Private healthcare Some of our roles offer access to a private healthcare scheme. High street discount An exciting range of high street, online discounts and cash back offers are available for all. Employee discount All of our employees receive a 30% discount on Marston's food and hotel stays. Training and development We're passionate about growing our own talent through an extensive apprenticeship offer, dedicated L&D teams, and award winning e-learning platforms. Search Main Menu