Deputy Manager - Social Pub & Kitchen

Stonegate Company Ltd.; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development programmes

Bonus opportunities

MiXR App discount

Xtra Rewards

VIP access

Hotel discounts

Flexible working

Gym discounts

Dental insurance

Earned wage access

Job summary

Stonegate Company Ltd. is seeking a Deputy Manager for The Mailbox to lead guest experiences and empower the team to deliver outstanding service. You will support the General Manager and ensure consistent standards across all operations, while fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment for guests.

The Mailbox venue, part of our Social Pub and Kitchen portfolio, offers engaging shifts in a dynamic high-street setting with live sports, food and cocktails. 18+ required due to alcohol sales.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Location - The Mailbox

Deputy Manager

About Us

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues,including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few.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 The Mailbox. 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. The Mailbox is an award-winning flagship bar, and no two days are ever the same. We're a bustling high street bar, famous for live sports, tasty food, and delicious cocktails. The meeting place by day and the social hub by night, The Mailbox has something for everyone, whether that's a pub quiz, Lincoln’s biggest drag bingo night, society socials, or bottomless brunch with friends.

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
• Corporate Discounted Rates at David Lloyd and PureGym
• Discounted Dental Insurance
• Stream – Early access to your earned wages

To be considered for the Deputy Manager position at The Mailbox 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 The Mailbox directly.