Assistant Manager - Live In

The Wordsworth; Grasmere; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday paid holiday

50% off food at Inns

£1 January–March stays

1/3 off room bookings all year

£50 on same day bookings

15% off bed and breakfast for loved-1s

Job summary

The Wordsworth Inn in Grasmere is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to help open and operate a 55-bedroom, food-led venture. You will support the General Manager, lead the team, manage daily operations, stock, and supplier relations, and ensure exceptional guest service.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced hospitality environment, dedicated to creating a welcoming home away from home. You will collaborate with chefs, front-of-house teams and management to uphold standards, training,

Qualifications

• Background in food and hospitality is preferred.
• Passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and ensure smooth daily operations in a busy inn.
• Collaborate with the General Manager, chefs and suppliers to maintain standards.
• Oversee stock, ordering, training and guest experience to deliver outstanding hospitality.

Job description

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do. The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs with rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values of respect, customer focused, warmth, , and honesty, all with the goal of Making People Happy.

How we say thank you!

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

The Wordsworth Inn in Grasmere is preparing to open its doors, and we're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and be part of an exciting new chapter from day one. With 55 bedrooms, 196 internal covers and 148 external covers, this is a substantial, food-led operation with ambitious plans, located in the heart of Grasmere.

Whatever your role, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to creating exceptional guest experiences and help establish The Wordsworth Inn as a destination known for outstanding hospitality.

If you're passionate about delivering great service, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to be involved in an exciting new opening, we'd love to hear from you.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

As an Assistant Manager you will be key to supporting the General Manager in ensuring that our Inn feels like a home away from home for our guests. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will play a key role in leading the team, managing daily operations, and creating a welcoming and efficient environment for both staff and guests.

In this role, you will work closely with the General Manager to oversee daily duties, lead a team to deliver company standards, and manage the Inn’s day-to-day operations. You’ll need to be hands‑on and approachable, leading by example, and fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere. You will handle everything from managing shift operations in our busy, fast‑paced environment to conducting administrative tasks, liaising with Chefs, Management, and Suppliers. This includes stocktake and ordering, handling accounts management, and being available for occasional sleepovers and guest responses.

If you have a strong background in food and hospitality, a passion for customer service, and the ability to inspire and motivate a team, we think you’ll fit right inn…

This role encourages our assistant managers to lead, mentor, and create impactful results for the team.