Assistant Manager - The Chineham Arms, Chineham

Fuller's; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drink discount

Weekly tips

Hotel discounts

My Fuller’s benefits

Job summary

Fuller’s invites you to join The Chineham Arms as Assistant Manager, where a welcoming, fast-paced team thrives on delivering great guest experiences.

You will lead daily operations, coach staff, and ensure exceptional service across busy bar and dining areas, while embracing Fuller’s values and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Create a friendly atmosphere for the team and customers.
• Hands-on leader to run day-to-day operations.
• Confident in decision making and maintaining service standards.
• Thrives in a fast-paced pub setting.
• Excellent communication with colleagues and guests.
• Passion for fresh food, wine, and engaging service.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and ensure smooth service at The Chineham Arms.
• Manage staff schedules, training, and performance.
• Provide excellent guest experience and handle enquiries or issues.
• Drive sales and maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Collaborate with kitchen and bar teams to deliver quality service.

Skills

Friendly atmosphere

Hands-on leadership

Decision making

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Customer service

Job description

Join Fuller’s: Where the true you thrives and diversity is embraced. At Fuller’s we don't just offer jobs, we invite you to celebrate your authentic self. Our four core values – doing things the right way, being part of the family, celebrating individuality and always asking what’s next? – define the essence of who we are.

A busy neighbourhood pub, The Chineham Arms attracts a local crowd with its fresh food and friendly service. Expect a bustling bar scene, and a fast-paced environment.

What we can offer you:

• An exciting variety of career paths: Explore a wide range of roles and career paths across our pubs and hotels.
• Supportive environment: We put people first and strive for a collaborative and trusting atmosphere where everyone is valued.
• Continuous growth: Engage in learning and development programs to fuel your personal and professional growth.
• 25% discount on food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. Increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years and 40% after five years.
• A fair share of tips, paid on top of your hourly pay and paid on a weekly basis.
• Discounted hotel stays at hotels in the Fuller’s Family
• Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan – after one year with us you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments.
• Full induction and training
• The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream. This means you won’t always need to wait until payday.

What we look for in an Assistant Manager:

• Ability to create a friendly atmosphere for the team and customers.
• A hands‑on leader with the ability to manage the day-to‑day running of the business.
• A confident manager with great decision‑making skills.
• Enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Interest in learning new skills to enhance your career with our industry leading training and development.
• Great communication skills
• Passion for fresh food, great wines, and engaging service.