Assistant Manager at Livelyhood Pub Group

The Rosy Hue; Greater London, London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and welcoming pub group as an Assistant Manager, where your leadership will help shape unforgettable guest experiences. In this hands-on role, you will partner with the General Manager to drive sales and inspire your team, ensuring every guest leaves with a smile. With a competitive salary and a supportive working environment, this is an exciting opportunity to grow within a company that values community and hospitality. If you are passionate about the pub industry and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

40% food and drink discount

Quarterly bonus plan

Milestone rewards

Hospitality apprenticeships

Access to earned pay on demand

Wellbeing support

Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a busy pub or restaurant.
• Passionate about developing team members and enhancing guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in daily operations and sales growth.
• Create memorable guest experiences while leading the team.

Skills

Team Leadership

Sales Management

Guest Experience

Coaching

Food and Beverage Knowledge

Education

Experience in Hospitality Management

Job description

Livelyhood Pub Group is looking for an experienced Assistant Manager.

We're on the hunt for a lively and enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join our independent pub family!

Livelyhood is a successful, independent London pub operator, and our pubs are places where meaningful connections are made, and every guest leaves with a smile and a reason to return.

About the Role

As Assistant Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping unforgettable guest experiences while supporting the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the pub.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll help drive sales, coach and inspire your team, and bring energy to a space where food, drink, and warm hospitality come together.

Who are You?

• An experienced individual who loves a great pub and wants to be an integral part of Livelyhood's story.

• Someone who loves creating top-notch guest experiences and thrives on putting a smile on both the team’s and guests’ faces.

• You are passionate about developing people, coaching them, and seeing their progression.

• You enjoy proactively supporting the General Manager to drive sales and exceed targets.

• Previous experience working with food and outdoor spaces would be a strong advantage.

• You’ve successfully held a management role in a busy, high-performing pub or restaurant (with a weekly turnover of £15k+).

This is a role where you will truly partner with the General Manager and work with the team to grow the business, creating memorable guest experiences and delivering excellent hospitality to our Wanstead community.

What we are offering

• A competitive salary between £30,420-£33,420 based on your experience.

• Additional tronc/service payments & a bonus plan - £700 bonus pot a quarter.

• Excellent, supportive working environment with 45 hours working weeks as the norm.

• Milestone rewards and recognition scheme - starts after 6 months with us and continues!

• 40% food and drink discount for you and 3 guests, valid in all sites from day 1.

• Hospitality apprenticeships available to support your development.

• Access to 35% of your earned pay on demand for financial flexibility.

• Wellbeing-focused employer with Mental Health First Aiders & employee assistance support.

About Livelyhood

Visit us at https://www.livelyhood.co.uk/. We currently operate 7 independent, inviting modern locals in London:

• Crystal Palace (The Faber Fox)
• Balham (The Regent)
• Wimbledon (The Old Frizzle)
• Wanstead (The Bull)
• Clapham South (The Perky Nel)
• Bromley South (The Artful Duke)
• Elephant and Castle (The Rosy Hue)

We plan to open more sites in London, offering a great opportunity for growth and impact.

Our Values & Community

We are a team that loves London communities, are passionate about dogs, innovative food and drinks, sustainability, and maintaining active charity partnerships with The BigKid Foundation, Only A Pavement Away, and The Licensed Trade Charity.

Our Assistant Manager will embody our five core values: Authentic, Daring, People, Lively, and Sustainable.

We encourage early applications, so don’t delay submitting your application.

All applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK and a UK bank account.