Assistant Manager - Pub Restaurant & Functions Venue

Barons Pub Co; Camberley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to lead a bustling venue known for its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional service. This role offers the chance to inspire a dedicated team while maximizing commercial opportunities and ensuring operational excellence. With a focus on staff development and a supportive company culture, you'll thrive in an environment that values individuality and encourages career progression. Join a team recognized as the Best Pub Employer at the 2024 Publican Awards and enjoy a range of benefits that promote work-life balance and personal growth.

Benefits

50% food discount

Meals on duty

Team-building events

Health and Wellbeing support

NEST pension contributions

28 days holiday pay

Employee of the Month incentive

Wagestream access

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams of 12+ front-of-house staff.
• Background in fast-paced food-led pub, restaurant, or hotel environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-volume site, ensuring profitability and operational excellence.
• Support the General Manager in business control and staff development.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Business Management

Operational Excellence

Education

Level 4 Management & Leadership Diploma

Level 3 Health & Safety

Level 3 Food Safety

Job description

Company Culture and Benefits:

• A supportive and empathetic company culture focused on personal development, giving employees a voice, and valuing individuality.
• Comprehensive training and professional development, including a Level 4 Management & Leadership Diploma, Level 3 Health & Safety, Level 3 Food Safety, Practical Training Skills, Personal Licence, First Aid, and more.
• Career progression opportunities with flexibility within the group.
• Thoughtful shift patterns promoting work/life balance, with some late-night shifts for managing functions.
• 50% food discount at 11 sites and meals on duty.
• Team-building events, industry days out, visits to vineyards and distilleries, and annual staff parties to celebrate success.
• Employee of the Month with a £50 voucher prize.
• Refer-a-Chef incentive program.
• Health and Wellbeing support resources at each site.
• Wagestream access for earning a percentage of pay on demand and shopping discounts.
• NEST pension contributions and 28 days holiday pay.

Barons Pubs – Winners at the 2024 Publican Awards – Best Pub Employer!

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced, standards-focused hospitality professional to lead a high-volume site, including a large restaurant and wedding/function venue. The successful candidate will have experience managing teams of 12+ front-of-house staff and handling daily sales of £8-10k.

What makes you a brilliant Assistant Manager:

• You are an inspirational leader who cares about creating a positive environment for both customers and staff.
• You know how to maximize commercial opportunities and support the General Manager in business control to ensure profitability.
• You can assist in planning, organizing, and managing pub activities.
• You focus on staff development to deliver outstanding hospitality and customer service.
• You uphold the company's values and legal responsibilities, proactively driving operational excellence.

You should have experience in a fast-paced food-led pub, restaurant, or hotel environment, and a clean driving license is preferred.

Barons values its people and provides a culture of opportunity and development through the Barons Training Academy, fostering leadership and high standards of service.

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