Assistant Manager - Live In Available

Greene King; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £33k-£35k + bonus

Pension contribution

Training and development

Employee discounts 33%

Job summary

Greene King is hiring an Assistant Manager for one of our Farmhouse Inns pubs. You will support the General Manager, lead a team to deliver memorable guest experiences, and uphold brand standards while ensuring safety for customers and staff.

You’ll be involved in training and developing team members and ensuring smooth daily operations. The role offers a competitive salary (£33,000 - £35,000) plus bonus, with opportunities for career progression across Greene King brands.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or pub management is advantageous.
• Able to lead a team and deliver great guest experiences.
• Good communication and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in daily operations and stand-in leadership.
• Lead the team to deliver excellent guest experiences.
• Train and develop team members.
• Maintain brand standards and ensure safety for customers and staff.

Skills

Customer experience

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Job description

As Assistant Manager, you’llbe at the heart of our management team, helping to ensure the smooth running of a busy pub. From the moment you step through the door, you lead by example making sure our Customers, and teams, have a great time.

Company Description

Join us at Farmhouse Inns, where we’re big on quality as we are with our portions, which is why our carveries slow‑roast our meats for 14-hours, freshly prepare our veg, create fluffy, handmade Yorkies, ruffle‑up our perfectly crispy roast potatoes, and bake and hand‑decorate our giant cakes in our kitchen every day.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

Qualifications

£33,000 - £35,000 + Bonus

What You'll Do As An Assistant Manager...

• Support the General Manager in the day to day running of the business and leading the business in their absence.
• Bring our brand to life by leading the team in delivering amazing experiences for our customers.
• Act as a role model for the team and support with training and development.
• Be a champion of brand standards & ensure customer & team safety at all times.

What You'll Bring...

• You’ll be passionate about delivering amazing experiences for customers.
• You’ll be great with people, and as a result, have great communication and leadership skills making sure you get the best out of people.
• An ability to think on your feet and adapt to whatever challenges arise during a busy shift.
• A keen eye for every small detail and a desire to uphold high standards in all that you do.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.
• As this role may involve covering the business in the General Manager’s absence, you’ll need to be eligible to hold a Personal Licence. You don’t need to have one when you apply. If you’re successful, Greene King will support you through the process of obtaining your licence.