Assistant Manager

MOBOLISE; Upton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Apprenticeship/training programs

Employee assistance program

Staff discounts on food and drink

Job summary

The Kings Head in Upton St Leonards is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead the team and ensure guests enjoy a welcoming, high-quality experience from entry to exit. You’ll support the General Manager, coach staff, maintain standards across service and food, and drive sales on shift.

We look for a natural leader who thrives in hospitality, can manage busy periods with composure, and is eager to build a long-term career in pubs.

Qualifications

• Natural leader with a passion for hospitality.
• Experience in busy pub/restaurant environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests.
• Support the General Manager in day-to-day pub operations.
• Coach and develop team members to perform at their best.
• Maintain high standards across service, food, drink and guest experience.
• Take ownership on shift and make confident decisions.
• Help drive sales and maximise opportunities for the pub.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality mindset

Team development

Customer care

Job description

What you'll be doing

As Assistant Manager, you'll be a key part of the management team, helping to make sure every guest gets a great experience from the moment they walk through the door.

You'll:

• Lead from the front, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our guests
• Support the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the pub
• Coach and develop your team, helping them be the best they can be
• Keep standards high across service, food, drink and the overall guest experience
• Take ownership when you're on shift and make confident decisions
• Help drive sales, maximise opportunities and keep the pub performing
• Build great relationships with your team and your local customers

Company Description

Assistant Manager – The Kings Head, Upton St Leonards

£31,000 – £34,750

Ready to take the next step in your pub career?

We’re looking for an Assistant Manager to join the team at The Kings Head in Upton St Leonards – a welcoming village pub with bags of character, great food and a brilliant outdoor space.

Set amongst the Gloucestershire countryside, The Kings Head is the kind of pub where locals, families, walkers and visitors come together. With a generous food offer, spacious beer garden and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, there’s plenty going on – and we’re looking for someone who wants to be right at the heart of it.

Additional Information

About The Kings Head

The Kings Head is a classic village pub in Upton St Leonards, Gloucester, offering hearty pub favourites, generous mains, Sunday roasts and a welcoming atmosphere. There's also a spacious beer garden, making it a great destination for families, dog walkers, locals and anyone looking to enjoy a relaxed drink or meal.

If you're ready to take your next step and want to be part of a pub where people, food and great hospitality come first, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

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Qualifications

What we're looking for

You don't need to have done exactly the same job before. What matters is that you're a natural leader who loves hospitality, knows how to bring people together and isn't afraid to get stuck in.

You’ll ideally have experience in a busy pub, restaurant or hospitality environment and be ready to take the next step into a management role.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Leads by example and brings energy to every shift
• Cares about great service and attention to detail
• Enjoys developing and motivating people
• Is commercially minded and understands what makes a pub successful
• Can stay calm and organised when things get busy
• Wants to build a career in hospitality