Assistant Manager - Community Led Pub - East London - £33,000

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Manager for a vibrant pub in London. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and proven experience in a food-led environment. Responsibilities include managing the front-of-house team, overseeing service, and ensuring excellent guest experiences. If you are passionate about hospitality and ready for the next step in your career, apply now.

Qualifications

• Proven bar/restaurant management experience.
• Strong organisational and proactive skills.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the front-of-house team.
• Oversee food and drinks service.
• Manage bookings, budgets, and labour control.
• Manage bookings and budgets.
• Deliver unforgettable guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a hands-on, passionate Assistant manager for a vibrant, community-focused pub. This role requires experience in a food-led environment (Thai food and Sunday roasts), managing diverse entertainment (live music/comedy), and fostering a strong team and community atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the front-of-house team with a visible floor presence
• Oversee the food and drinks service in this stunning community site
• Drive performance through training, coaching, and team incentives
• Manage bookings, budgets, forecasting, and labour control
• Deliver unforgettable guest experiences every day

Qualifications

• Strong leadership with proven bar/restaurant management experience
• Organised, proactive, and commercially aware
• A natural people-person who thrives in busy, dynamic environments

If you’re passionate about hospitality and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!

COREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia.

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