Deputy Manager

Social Squirrel; St Albans; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Deputy Manager at Blacksmith Arms, where you will inspire and lead a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. The role involves both management tasks and creating a positive atmosphere, key to our pub's success. Align with our vision and benefit from development programs, rewards, and discounts as part of the Stonegate Group.

Benefits

Award winning development programmes

Bonus opportunities

25% off food and drink via the MiXR App

Stonegate Xtra Rewards for discounts

VIP entry to Pubs and Bars

Stonegate Hotel Discounts

Flexible working

David Lloyd Corporate Discount Rates

Discounted Dental Insurance

Wagestream – Early access to wages

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over due to alcohol sales.
• Experience in a similar management role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in executing the venue’s vision.
• Provide guidance and support to team members.
• Maintain standards and foster a welcoming environment.

Skills

Team Support

Motivation

Guest Experience

Job description

Location - Blacksmith Arms

Deputy Manager

We are on the lookout for a driven Deputy Manager who can inspire and empower their team to create outstanding guest experiences at Blacksmith Arms. If you love motivating others, driving performance, and making a real impact, we'd love to chat.

Can you…

• Provide clear guidance, encouragement, and support to help the team grow.

• Support the General Manager and work together to create and deliver our vision

• Maintain consistency in standards and procedures

• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where guests feel comfortable and valued.

A little bit about us…

At Social Pub and Kitchen, we pride ourselves on being individually crafted and hero great experiences at any time of the day or night. We tailor to our diverse range of guests, and our teams create the perfect place to socialise with friends, whether that be for Bottomless Brunch, sport or to join us for a great night out. Each venue is different and has its own unique identity, and this is something we celebrate in our teams too. We need our team to engage confidently with our guests, have a passion for great beer, cocktails, and sport. If its live it’s on, and we are the place to watch it. A charming pub located in the centre of St Albans. The Blacksmith Arms is the perfect place to stop for our guests to enjoy a relaxing drink with its superb selection of cask ales, traditional ciders, and great food. We also offer weekly entertainment, which includes live music events. Our guests also enjoy the fantastic garden, which offers plenty of seating and outdoor TV screens, ensuring no one misses out on any of the sporting action.

What's in it for you?

• Award winning Deputy Manager and General Manager development programmes

• Bonus opportunities

• Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Pubs

• Stonegate Xtra Rewards – Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers

• VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars

• Stonegate Hotel Discounts

• Flexible working

• David Lloyd Corporate Discount Rates

• Discounted Dental Insurance

• Wagestream – Early access to your earned wages

To be considered for the Deputy Manager position at Blacksmith Arms you must be 18 or over as the roles involves the sale of alcohol.

At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug and Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld. Find out more about a career with Stonegate Group at www.stonegatecareers.co.uk

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. Please contact Blacksmith Arms directly.