Assistant Manager - Premium Country Pub 44K DOE

Host Staffing; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Host Staffing is helping a well-established, independently run country pub and inn near Hungerford, West Berkshire, recruit an experienced Assistant Manager. You will lead the Front of House team, manage shifts and guest flow, and partner with the Chef Patron to sustain high standards across the pub, restaurant and guest bedrooms.

We are seeking a hospitality professional who can deliver warm, professional service, drive sales, and develop a motivated FOH team in a busy rural setting requiring

Qualifications

• Experience in quality pub/ gastro pub/ restaurant or hotel environment preferred.
• Ability to lead and develop a Front of House team.
• Proven track record of delivering warm, professional hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the FOH team.
• Oversee smooth service and shift logistics.
• Collaborate with Chef Patron to maintain high standards.
• Ensure guest comfort and handling of bookings and feedback.
• Maintain strong communication between FOH and kitchen.

Skills

FOH Leadership

Guest Experience

Team Motivation

Job description

Assistant Manager - Premium Country Pub 44K DOE

• Assistant Manager - Premium Country Pub & Inn


• An exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional


• We are looking for an ambitious and hands-on Assistant Manager to join the team at a well-established, independently run country pub and inn in West Berkshire.


• This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced FOH Supervisor, Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager looking for their next step within a quality pub environment.


• Working closely with the Chef Patron, you will play a key role in leading the Front of House team and ensuring the highest possible standards of service, hospitality and guest experience across the pub, restaurant and accommodation.


• The business combines a busy pub and restaurant operation with five guest bedrooms, making this an ideal opportunity for someone with previous experience in a pub, gastro pub, restaurant or hotel environment.


• Experience overseeing or supporting guest accommodation would be highly beneficial.

Assistant Manager - Premium Country Pub & Inn

£35,000-£40,000 DOE + approx. £4,000 annual house tronc

Location: Near Hungerford, West Berkshire

• Assistant Manager - Premium Country Pub & Inn


• £35,000-£40,000 DOE + approx. £4,000 annual house tronc


• Location: Near Hungerford, West Berkshire

The Role

• As Assistant Manager, you will be a key member of the management team and will take an active role in the day-to-day running of the Front of House operation.

You will:

• Lead, motivate and develop the FOH team.


• Take responsibility for the smooth running of service and shifts.


• Work closely with the Chef Patron to maintain consistently high standards.


• Deliver warm, knowledgeable and professional hospitality to every guest.


• Support the management of the pub, restaurant and guest accommodation.


• Ensure bedrooms and guest areas are presented to a consistently high standard.


• Manage bookings, guest requests and customer feedback.


• Train and develop team members, helping to build a strong and engaged FOH team.


• Maintain excellent communication between Front of House and the kitchen.


• Support stock control, ordering and other operational responsibilities.


• Help maximise sales while maintaining the quality of the guest experience.


• Lead by example and remain hands-on during busy services.

About You

• We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality and understands what it takes to deliver a great guest experience.


• You will ideally have experience within a quality pub, gastro pub, restaurant, hotel or similar hospitality operation and be ready to take greater responsibility for an FOH team.

You will be:

• An experienced FOH Supervisor, Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager.


• Confident leading and motivating a team.


• Naturally hands-on and happy to lead from the floor.


• Passionate about food, drink and excellent service.


• Commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership of a shift.


• Organised, reliable and a strong communicator.


• Someone who takes pride in standards and presentation.


• Comfortable working closely with a Chef Patron and kitchen team.


• Ideally experienced with guest bedrooms/accommodation, although this is not essential.


• Looking for a long-term opportunity where you can develop and grow with an independent business.

Due to the rural location of the pub, candidates must have their own reliable transport.

What's on Offer?

• £35,000-£40,000 salary DOE


• Approximately £4,000 per year in house tronc


• Work 48 hours per week, to include evenings and weekends


• 5 days a week over 7 day operation


• A key leadership position within an established independent country pub and inn


• Close working relationship with the Chef Patron


• Responsibility for leading and developing the FOH team


• Exposure to both pub/restaurant operations and guest accommodation


• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the business


• A role with real scope for career development

The Opportunity

• This is not simply a role for someone to run shifts.


• We are looking for someone who wants to take ownership, develop a team and become an integral part of the operation.


• If you're an experienced hospitality professional who is passionate about great service, enjoys the atmosphere of a quality country pub and is looking for a position where you can develop your management career, we'd love to hear from you.