Assistant Manager - Red Lion Withington

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

Job summary

A well-established brewery in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead their team and enhance customer experiences. You will support the General Manager and ensure exceptional service and commercial awareness. The ideal candidate will have prior leadership experience in hospitality or retail and a passion for motivating others. The role offers numerous perks including annual profit share, discounts on food and drinks, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Annual profit share

30% discount on food and drink

50% off food when on shift

Discounted stays in hotels

Wellbeing support

Access to discounts via JW BenefitHub

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience within hospitality or retail is required.
• Ability to motivate the team and provide excellent service.
• Commercial awareness and ownership of problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team by example and ensure great service.
• Support the General Manager in their absence.
• Take ownership of issues and contribute to business success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Problem-solving

Job description

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 of everything we do: Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together

• 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.