Assistant Manager

greene king; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Brand discounts 33%

Loved ones discounts 15%

Free employee assistance program

Maternity/paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Inns and hotels discount 50%

Refer a friend bonus £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts up to 30%

Job summary

Greene King is seeking an Assistant Manager to help run a busy pub with a focus on delivering excellent customer experiences. You will support the General Manager, lead daily operations, and role model high standards.

You will bring strong leadership and communication skills to manage a proactive team, ensuring safety and consistent service during busy shifts. A competitive salary and bonus are provided in a supportive, community-driven environment.

Qualifications

• You are personable and focused on delivering great customer experiences.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to bring out the best in your team.
• Ability to think on your feet and adapt during busy shifts.
• Commitment to high standards and attention to detail.
• Excellent spoken and written English; understand allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in day-to-day running of the business and lead in their absence.
• Lead the team to deliver amazing experiences for customers and bring the brand to life.
• Act as a role model and support training and development for staff.
• Ensure customer and team safety while upholding brand standards.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

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.

£32,000 - £36,000 + Bonus

Company Description

Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple. Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy one of our events, a feast of lovingly cooked food or a quick catch up with friends over a drink.

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.

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.