Assistant Manager - Lead a Busy Pub Elevate Guest Experience

Greene King; Grove Green; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Pub discounts

Greene King Inns savings

Wagestream

Retail discounts

Employee assistance programme

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Job summary

Greene King’s Newnham Court Inn in Maidstone is seeking an Assistant Manager to drive daily operations, lead a frontline team and ensure outstanding guest experiences. The role combines hands-on leadership with commercial focus in a thriving pub restaurant setting.

The position offers a salary between £31,000 and £35,000 plus bonus, with Greene King supporting you to obtain a Personal Licence where needed. This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities for growth within the Greene King

Qualifications

• Prev. management or supervisory experience in hospitality (pub/restaurant) required.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding guest experiences.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Hands-on approach with confidence to lead by example.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of sales, costs and profitability.
• Excellent organisation and decisive decision-making in fast-paced settings.
• Positive attitude and commitment to developing the team.
• Personal Licence (eligible or supported by employer).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the busy pub and supervise shifts.
• Inspire the team and deliver excellent guest experiences.
• Manage sales, labour costs, stock and profitability.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and presentation.
• Develop team members and foster a positive team culture.
• Collaborate across the business to drive overall performance.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Decisive leadership

Education

Personal Licence

Job description

Greene King’s Newnham Court Inn in Maidstone is seeking an Assistant Manager to drive daily operations, lead a frontline team and ensure outstanding guest experiences. The role combines hands-on leadership with commercial focus in a thriving pub restaurant setting.

The position offers a salary between £31,000 and £35,000 plus bonus, with Greene King supporting you to obtain a Personal Licence where needed. This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities for growth within the Greene King