Assistant Manager for The Bull in Wanstead

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant neighbourhood pub as an Assistant Manager, where you'll shape unforgettable guest experiences and support the General Manager in daily operations. This hands-on leadership role involves driving sales, coaching your team, and fostering a warm, welcoming environment. With a competitive salary and numerous perks, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing pub group that values community and hospitality. If you are passionate about the pub industry and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

40% Food and Drink Discount

Milestone Rewards

Hospitality Apprenticeships

Access to Earned Pay

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role in a busy pub or restaurant.
• Passion for creating memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in daily operations and team management.
• Drive sales and create unforgettable guest experiences.

Skills

Management Experience

Customer Service

Sales Driving

Team Coaching

Food and Beverage Knowledge

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Assistant Manager for The Bull in Wanstead, London

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Livelyhood Pub Group

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London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Livelyhood Pub Group. We are in the fun art of Hospitality!

Our Independent Community Local in Wanstead, The Bull (E11 2RL)is looking for an experiencedAssistant Manager

Join Our Independent Neighbourhood Pub with Heart

Part of Livelyhood, a successful,independent London pub operator, The Bull is a place 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 puband who wantsto be an integral part of The Bull’sstory.
• Someone who loves creating top notch guest experiences and thrives onputting a smile on both the teams' and our guest’s faces.
• You are passionate about developing people, coaching them, seeing their progression.
• You enjoy proactively supporting the General Manager to drive sales and exceed targets.
• Previous experience working with food and gardens/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 & work with the team to drive and grow the business, creating memorable guest experiences and delivering the very best of hospitality to our Wanstead community.

What we are offering

• A competitive salary between £30,420- £33,420 based on your experience
• Excellent, supportive working environment with 45 hours working weeks our norm
• Milestone rewards and recognition scheme - starts when you celebrate 6 months with us and keeps going!
• 40% food and drink discount for you and 3 guests valid in all sites from day 1
• We offer hospitality apprenticeships to support your development if you're keen
• Access to 35% of your earnt pay on demand giving your financial flexibility
• Wellbeing focused employer– with Livelyhood Mental Health First Aiders & employee assistance support available

About The Bull in Wansteadhttps://www.thebullwanstead.com/

The Bull in Wanstead, is a beautiful, listed building and a former bank. The Bull has a rich history and has been a huge part of the local community since its inception as a pub 11 year ago.

A pub full of character, it boasts a first floor private room alongside an epic garden. It has been at the centre of many events, celebrations and Summer parties over the years.

The Bull is located on Wanstead High Street, 100 yards from Wanstead Tube Station, so also offers a great commute and it prides itself on being a real community pub.

This is a brilliant time to join The Bull too as there's an extensive garden refurbishment on the horizon.

About Livelyhood Pub Group

We currently have 7 independent, inviting modern locals in London.

You’ll find us in 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 are also planning to open more sites in London whilst investing in current pubs, so this is a brilliant chance for the right people to join us and be a key part of our growth.

What's on our minds?

We are genuinely one team. We love our London communities, we're passionate about dogs, new products (food and drink), focused on sustainability and we are super proud of our close, active relationships with our charity partners - The BigKid Foundation, Only A Pavement Away and The Licensed Trade Charity.

Our Assistant Manager will lead in the delivery of Livelyhood's offering that has our five Lively Ways (values) of Authentic, Daring, People, Lively and Sustainable at its very heart.

We will be considering applications as they arrive, so please don't delay in submitting your application

You will appreciate that all applicants require proof of their eligibility to work in the UK and a UK bank account.