Assistant Manager - Rain Bar

JW Lees; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub in Manchester is seeking an energetic Assistant Manager to oversee events and social media efforts. You will partner with the team to ensure operational success, provide exceptional customer experiences, and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere while advancing your career within a valued family-owned brewery.

Benefits

Annual profit share

30% discount on food and drink

50% off food when on shift

Discounted stays in hotels and inns

Wellbeing support with Employee Assistant Programme

Career growth opportunities

Access to JW BenefitHub discounts

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in hospitality or retail is essential.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
• Passion for making customer visits memorable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate events and enhance social media presence.
• Support the General Manager and take leadership in their absence.
• Ensure great service and solve problems effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Organisation

Creativity

Job description

We’re looking for an energetic and organised Assistant Manager to take the lead on events and social media at Rain Bar, our iconic city centre pub in Manchester.

From coordinating unforgettable private parties and corporate events to championing our social media presence, you’ll bring creativity, precision, and personality to everything you do. You’ll work closely with our Assistant Manager 1 to ensure smooth day to day operations in this bustling venue and help deliver memorable experiences to every guest.

What we offer our Assistant Managers:

• Annual profit share, ensuring you share in the success of the company
• 30% discount on food and drink across our pubs and inns for you and friends and family
• 50% off food when on shift
• Discounted stays in our hotels and inns
• Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistant Programme
• Great opportunities to grow in your role and progress your career
• Access to JW BenefitHub, giving you access to a huge range of high street and online discounts

What an Assistant Manager does at JW Lees:

• Get the best from your team. Leading by example, offering great service and motivating the people around you.
• Be an expert in communication and be passionate about making every customer visit memorable.
• You will be a key support for the General Manager, taking the helm when they are not around and taking the lead on some areas of the business.
• Take ownership of problems and be commercially aware.
• You will have previous leadership experience within hospitality or retail and be keen to learn and grow in your role

About JW Lees:

Proudly family owned and nearly 200 years old, JW Lees are the original modern, traditional brewer. With 150 pubs, inns and hotels across the North West and North Wales, we are passionate about great beer, fantastic food and memorable experiences.

We put people at the heart of our business, always doing the right thing and always sticking together. Our six values are at the heart ofeverything we do:

Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together