Deputy Manager

Popworld - Stonegate Group; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant nightlife venue in York is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead and inspire the team to enhance guest experiences. The ideal candidate will provide guidance, support management, and ensure consistent standards. This position offers numerous perks including bonus opportunities, flexible working, and exclusive discounts. Candidates must be 18 or over due to alcohol sales.

Benefits

Award winning development programmes

Bonus opportunities

25% off food and drink for you and friends

Online benefits portal with discounts

VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars

Hotel discounts

Flexible working

Corporate discount rates

Discounted dental insurance

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Ability to provide guidance and encouragement to the team.
• Experience in supporting management to achieve business goals.
• Skill in maintaining consistency in standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and empower team to create guest experiences.
• Support General Manager in creating and delivering the vision.
• Foster a welcoming environment for guests.

Skills

Team motivation

Performance driving

Guest experience enhancement

Job description

Location - Popworld

Deputy Manager

About Us

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, with well-loved brands like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld. We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms—including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive.

The Opportunity

We are on the lookout for a driven Deputy Manager who can inspire and empower their team to create outstanding guest experiences at Popworld. 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.

About Popworld

You know what they say… Ain’t no party like a Popworld party! We’re all about the music (pop, duh!), and we play everyone’s fave hits, complete with light-up dancefloors and unmissable drink deals all night long. From shaking up our iconic cocktail range to hitting the dancefloor, we bring that party atmosphere every single time to cities all over the UK. We’re after proud pop lovers who can bring the energy, and we’ll provide the rest. Seven days a week, all year round, Popworld is bringing the party to York. Nobody else does pop quite like us, and with a whole drinks menu of poptails and Partinis, our guests wouldn't want anything else! Our Popworld team stands out from the crowd and ensures that our guests can party and let their hair down with our local DJs playing the biggest chart and cheese pop tunes to keep them on our dancefloor all night long.

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
• Stream – Early access to your earned wages

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

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 Popworld directly.