Assistant Manager

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

28 days holiday

Shopping discounts

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Harvester in Whiteley is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in the day-to-day operations, lead the team and deliver a great guest experience.

You'll mentor staff, drive service standards, and promote the brand's family-friendly dining. Mitchells & Butler's PLC offers a pension, 28 days paid holiday, shopping discounts, free shares and an employee helpline to help with life’s challenges.

Responsibilities

• Use your management experience to support the General Manager in the day to day running of the business, being the Duty Manager when they are not around.
• Use your communication skills to train and inspire your team to deliver food, drink, and service to be proud of.
• Be the role model and guide development within your team.
• Lead the team to deliver moments that WOW our guest, keeping them coming back.

Job description

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As Assistant Manager at Harvester - Whiteley, you’ll bring your experience to the table, supporting the

General Manager in leading your team to success. Through your passion and drive

you will motivate your team to deliver excellent guest experience, mentoring

each individual to be the best that they can be!

Join us at Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Amazing progression opportunities! We believe in growing our own talent. Last year, we promoted over 150 Assistant Managers to General Managers.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street

shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free

employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS ASSISTANT MANAGER

• Use your management experience to support the General Manager in the day to day running of the business, being the Duty Manager when they are not around.
• Use your communication skills to train and inspire your team to deliver food, drink, and service to be proud of.
• Be the role model and guide development within your team.
• Lead the team to deliver moments that WOW our guest, keeping them coming back.

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.

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Assistant Manager

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Full-time

Location: Whiteley, PO15 7LJ

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 28 Oct 2026

Closing date: 10 Nov 2026