Assistant Manager

The Victory Pub & Kitchen; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned pub and restaurant group in London is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead operations and support the General Manager. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of management experience and demonstrate exceptional communication and organisational skills. Responsibilities include team training and maintaining high standards of customer service. This position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus scheme

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Discounts across all establishments

Annual team trips

28 days holiday

Shift meals

Referral scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a manager.
• Able to train and develop staff.
• Passionate about mentoring and building a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in running the venue.
• Manage team performance to maintain high standards.
• Demonstrate commercial understanding.

Skills

Solid communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer service skills

Pressure management

Entrepreneurial flair

Job description

Assistant Manager - Award Winning Pub, Bar and Restaurant Group - Quality - London

Urban Pubs, Bars and Restaurants are currently recruiting for a talented and ambitious Assistant Manager with personality & charisma for our expanding group. With an eclectic mix of properties and new openings to suit your personality and style, this really is an exciting time to join a people focused and progressive operations led business.

On the menu, our all-day food offer focuses on seasonality and sharing - from small plates to hearty gastropub classics - while weekends are all about Saturday brunch and stunning Sunday roasts. Behind the bar you'll find the best of London’s craft beer scene, classic cocktails, small-batch gins and artisan wines. Located opposite Balham station, we’re the perfect spot for a few pints, a quick bite, or dinner with friends and family, and our street-side terrace is made for al fresco drinking and dining.

The Role

• As Assistant Manager you will support the General Manager in all aspects of running the venue as if it were your own business.
• Be business savvy and demonstrate great commercial understanding.
• Your team will look up to you, it's essential to train, nurture and develop your staff to maintain incredibly high standards and customer satisfaction.
• This role would also suit an aspiring Supervisor looking for their first Assistant Manager position as youwill be given the opportunity to train, personally develop and progress your career as the company continues to grow.

What we looking for:

• "Wear your heart on your sleave", take ownership, be bold and run the business as if it's your own
• Be cool, calm and collected, manage pressure with ease, nothing can phase you
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get sh*t done
• Must have minimum 1 years’ experience as a manager depending on the property being looked at
• Solid communication and organisational skills, be approachable
• Superb customer & floor service skills
• An entrepreneurial flare
• Passionate about people, training, mentoring, growing a team but most importantly, loves to have fun

What's in it for me:

• A competitive salary & bonus scheme
• Training and development
• Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner
• Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
• The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business – take ownership and Be Fearless
• Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere
• 28 days holiday
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme
• Access your Wages anytime through Wagestream
• Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
• Cycle to work scheme

Interested in hearing more, get in touch so we can arrange to meet up and show you around.