Assistant Manager - 40 hours Per Week (Full Time)

Brewhouse & Kitchen; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewhouse & Kitchen seeks an Assistant Manager to lead shifts in a dynamic Brewpub environment. The role emphasizes team coaching, operational standards, and product knowledge, promising potential career progression to General Manager. Enjoy competitive compensation, a strong benefits package, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive Salary + tronc

Bonus scheme up to £4,000

Access to Hastee Pay

Free team meal on every shift

30% off Food, Drink, Accommodation & Experiences

Over 3000+ discounts & cashback opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual incentive trips

Award-winning training programs

Flexible shifts

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and drink, especially craft beer.
• Experience in leading shifts and managing teams.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts including opening & closing the Brewpub.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and coaching.
• Champion product knowledge and operational standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Team Coaching

Attention to Detail

Job description

Role Purpose

Our Assistant Managers are a hugely important part of the leadership structure in our Brewpubs and with our reputation of promoting internally, there are clear lines of progression for those who wish to develop to General Manager. You will be passionate about great food, drinks (particularly craft beer) and service, have a keen eye for detail, and have an understanding of how to encourage and coach to get the best out of your team. We value your work/life balance, therefore all of our Assistant Managers are contracted to work 40 hours per week (Full time equivalent)

You will be the driver of the B&K Way, our own operational standards. You will champion product knowledge and training across both our food and beverage offer and above all else be ready to learn and develop yourself along with the support of our senior team.

As an Assistant Manager, you will be leading shifts, this will include opening & closing the Brewpub, helping with recruitment, training & coaching of the team, managing health & safety of the Brewpub and have a keen eye for growing sales!

Benefits of being a B&K Assistant Manager

• Award winning employer – Best Brewing Pub Company & Best Companies Accredited 2025
• Competitive Salary + tronc
• Earn up to an additional £4,000 per year on top of your annual salary with our bonus scheme
• 40 Hour working week (Full time equivalent)
• Access your pay early with Hastee Pay, including financial wellbeing support
• Free team meal on every shift
• 30% off Food, Drink, Accommodation & Experience’s in our Brewpubs and more
• Access to Brewhub – with over 3000+ discounts & cashback opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Annual incentive trips and benefits
• Access to award winning learning & development and apprenticeship programmes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Flexible shifts to fit in with life!

At Brewhouse & Kitchen we are a ‘people first’ business, we value difference and want everyone to be able to bring their true selves to work. We are committed to equality of opportunity for our colleagues and welcome applications from all sections of society regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and family leave, ethnicity, religion/belief, marriage/civil partnerships or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Brewhouse & Kitchen are a Disability Confident employer, if you have a disability or additional needs that require adjustments, please do not hesitate to let us know at the point of application.

If all of this sounds exciting to you, then click ‘apply’ now!