Assistant Manager - Norwood

Eltham GPO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas Day off

50% food discount across Portobello-pu

50% drink discount across Portobello-p

£50 birthday bar tab for you

Training and development opportunities

A supportive and people-focused team

Job summary

Portobello pubs is seeking an Assistant Manager to join the Knowles of Norwood team on the High Street. You’ll be a strong team player who leads from the front, collaborating with the General Manager to motivate the team and deliver great guest experiences.

Experience as an AM is desirable, but drive and enthusiasm are more important. The venue is busy, with great transport links, and outdoor drinking and dining are featured as a regular part of operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Manager is desirable.
• Drive and enthusiasm are highly valued.
• Ability to lead from the front and work well with others.

Skills

Team leadership

People skills

Motivating others

Job description

Knowles of Norwood is looking for a new Assistant Manager to join our Team.

Great Transport links and we are right on the High Street.

Knowles of Norwood is a bustling venue with people from all walks of life. It has long been a favourite of the community, with a fantastic reputation for beer (we have Tank Pilsner!), wonderful hospitality, after works drinks and family gatherings, it has outdoor drinking and dining too which is always a nice feature on a busy High Street!

Our new Assistant will know the area and the community too. They will be a big team player and lead from the front, motivating their team with the General Manager. Working well with people is your biggest strength.

Experience of being an AM before is desirable, but drive and enthusiasm are even more important, and this could be a chance for a very confident and experienced supervisor to take their first big challenge.

What We Offer You

At Portobello, we believe in honesty, integrity, fairness, and great hospitality. We’re proud to create welcoming pubs and bars where our teams feel valued, supported, and rewarded.

• Christmas Day off
• 50% food discount across all Portobello pubs
• 50% drink discount across all Portobello pubs
• £50 birthday bar tab for you to enjoy
• Training and development opportunities
• A supportive and people-focused team culture

What You Bring to the Team

We’re looking for people who care about hospitality and enjoy working with others to create great guest experiences.

We value people who are:

• Friendly, reliable, and team-focused
• Passionate about service and hospitality
• Calm and professional in busy environments
• Eager to learn and grow
• Proud of the details that make a difference

Every Portobello venue is unique, with its own style and community. What stays consistent across all of our pubs and bars is our culture, our standards, and the way we look after our guests and each other. We’re looking for people who share those values and want to be part of a great team.