Deputy Manager

The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge; Penrith; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy inn in Penrith is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the General Manager in delivering outstanding hospitality. Applicants should possess managerial experience in a food-led environment and be ready to manage operations during shifts. This role requires strong communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to develop team members while being hands-on with various services. The position offers opportunities for career progression and a rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy, food-led operation is essential.
• Exposure to supervisory or management duties.
• Comfortable with hands-on service.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the GM and deputise in their absence.
• Oversee control of rotas and manage payroll budgets.
• Handle business operations during shifts.

Skills

Proactive communication

Team management

Flexibility

Job description

Are you looking for the next step in your career?

Were searching for a Deputy Manager with a passion for people and head for business to be the second in command of our busy Inn.

Your day to day

• Working alongside the GM to deliver fantastic hospitality and deputising in their absence
• Overseeing the control of rotas
• Managing payroll budgets in line with agreed targets
• Taking responsibility for all of the business operations when you are on shift
• Managing and developing the skills of your team
• Being the point of call for any management issues
• When needed, being hands on with food service, room reservations and looking after guests

Who are we looking for?

You will need to be proactive and a good communicator and ensure the smooth running of the business.

Deputy Manager is a key part of our leadership team but you will also need to be comfortable with rolling up your sleeves and getting involved with service.

We need someone with previous experience of working within a busy, food-led operation exposure to supervisory or management duties is essential.

Our business is open all day every day so you will need to be flexible with the times you can work.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;