Manager All Levels

Parogon; Ipstones; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% food discount

Personal development plan

Food on shift

Employee Assistance Programme (24h)

Vitality Private Healthcare

Annual Awards Night & social events

Job summary

Parogon is seeking a Deputy/Assistant General Manager to join The Wayfarer team in Stone. You will work with the GM to run shifts, develop the team and deliver outstanding guest experiences. The role offers real progression toward General Manager and a clear path within a growing hospitality group.

You will lead by example, coach staff, manage rotas, stock and cash, and drive sales to meet KPIs. The position is full-time with opportunities across our Staffordshire sites.

Qualifications

• Experience as Supervisor, Deputy, Assistant or General Manager or equivalent leadership role.
• Confident, people-first leader with strong guest service focus.
• Passion for service, high standards and great drinks.
• Ambition to progress to General Manager and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Run shifts and lead the team from the front.
• Ensure every guest has an amazing experience.
• Coach, train and develop the team.
• Manage rotas, stock, cash and admin.
• Drive sales and help the site hit KPIs.

Skills

Experience as supervisor/manager

People-first leadership

Service & standards

Ambition to GM

Job description

Here’s what we offer:

• From £14.00 per hour, depending on level and experience (approx.
  £2,460 every 4 weeks or £32,030 pa)
• Potential Bonus of up to £2,000 a year, based on KPIs that are achievable and impactful
• Shared service charge (avg. £8,010 pa)
• Total potential package from £42,040 per year
• Full time – 44 hours a week
• A clear path to General Manager

The role

You’ll be a key part of the management team. You’ll work alongside your GM to run brilliant shifts, develop the team and deliver amazing guest experiences. The level of responsibility will match your experience, and you’ll get the support to keep progressing.

What you’ll be doing:

• Running shifts and leading the team from the front
• Making sure every guest has an amazing experience
• Coaching, training and developing the team
• Managing rotas, stock, cash and admin
• Driving sales and helping the site hit its KPIs

What we’re looking for:

• Experience as a Supervisor, Deputy, Assistant or General Manager
• A confident, people-first leader
• Passion for service, standards and great drinks
• Ambition to progress to General Manager and beyond

About Parogon

Parogon was founded by a group of local friends with a passion for hospitality, and we now have restaurants across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire. We’re recognised as one of the top 20 hospitality companies and one of the top 100 large companies to work for in the UK, and we have a proven track record of progressing our people from within.

The Good Stuff:

• 50% discount off your food when dining at any of our restaurants
• A personalised development plan to support your aspirations
• Food on shift, served exactly the same way we serve our guests
• 24hr access to a dedicated and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Vitality Private Healthcare
• Social events throughout the year, ending with our Annual Awards Night!

Our mission is simple: to bring joy to our guests through fantastic food and drink, excellent service and passionate people.

At Parogon we are committed to inclusivity, embracing individuals of all ages, genders, identities, races, sexual orientations and ethnicities. We foster an environment where everyone, from diverse backgrounds, can find happiness at work.

Ready for your next step in
management? We’re growing the management team at The Wayfarer and want to hear
from Deputy Managers, Assistant General Managers and experienced managers ready
for more. Whatever level you’re at, you’ll get real responsibility and a clear
path to General Manager.

The Wayfarer in Stone is a much-loved
gastropub where everyone’s welcome to pull up a chair. It’s known for its
Sunday roasts with proper Yorkshire puddings and its beautiful Coral Room. It’s
a relaxed, friendly team that looks after everyone, from lunchtime regulars to
big Sunday tables and private parties in the Coral Room.