Assistant Manager - High-Volume Pub Leader & Growth Path

Greene King; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Loved ones discounts

Greene King Inns discounts

Employee Assistance

Family-friendly support

Refer a Friend

Wagestream

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is hiring an Assistant Manager for the Blue Posts, St James's, a flagship High-volume pub in Central London. You’ll work closely with the General Manager, lead the team on the floor and drive standards to ensure a first-class hospitality experience for every guest.

This role focuses on coaching, team development, and delivering a dynamic sport-led program with Sky Sports and live events, while maintaining safety, cleanliness and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality management experience - essential.
• Experience working in a busy, high-volume pub, bar, restaurant or similar environment.
• Experience managing large teams and leading busy shifts.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, predominantly wet-led operation.
• A strong understanding of customer experience and what great hospitality looks like.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to spot opportunities to grow sales.
• Confidence managing sporting events and busy peak periods.
• A hands-on leadership style - you'll be working with your team, not from an office.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and develop people.
• Ambition to progress towards a General Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the General Manager in the day-to-day running of this high-volume Central London pub.
• Taking ownership of shifts and confidently leading the team during busy services.
• Coaching, developing and motivating the team to deliver consistently great hospitality.
• Creating an energetic, welcoming atmosphere for both our regular customers and visitors to London.
• Driving sales and maximising opportunities across our busy wet-led operation.
• Leading from the front during major sporting events and peak trading periods.
• Maintaining excellent standards across service, safety, cleanliness and compliance.
• Helping deliver live music, sporting events and other occasions that bring the pub to life.
• Building strong relationships with customers and becoming a familiar face within the local community.
• Supporting the General Manager in driving the business forward and preparing yourself for your next career step.

Skills

Hospitality management

Team leadership

Customer experience

Sales growth

Sporting events

Communication

Ambition to GM role

Job description

Greene King is hiring an Assistant Manager for the Blue Posts, St James's, a flagship High-volume pub in Central London. You’ll work closely with the General Manager, lead the team on the floor and drive standards to ensure a first-class hospitality experience for every guest.

This role focuses on coaching, team development, and delivering a dynamic sport-led program with Sky Sports and live events, while maintaining safety, cleanliness and exceptional service.