Pub & Grill Assistant Manager - Pre-Opening Leader

Village Hotels; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Hotel stays

Food & drink discount

Friends & family discount

Retail & lifestyle discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Village Hotel Sheffield is opening its Pub & Grill and seeks an energetic Assistant Manager to lead operations. You will build the team from the ground up, set up the department from January, train staff, test systems, and drive guest satisfaction before opening day.

You will bridge Pub & Grill strategy with floor execution, while also serving as Duty Manager for the broader hotel, ensuring commercial success and memorable hospitality.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a busy pub or restaurant.
• Attitude and energy to lead a new opening and drive great hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-opening setup in January, recruit and train the team, ensure menu tasting and drinks profitability.
• Be the on-floor engine, coaching the team, delivering exceptional service and meeting ReviewPro targets.
• Protect the bottom line, manage wage costs using wage tools, keep stock replenished to par, and approve voids/refunds.
• Act as social media champion to boost local awareness and TripAdvisor ranking.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Customer service

Tools

Social media management

Job description

Village Hotel Sheffield is opening its Pub & Grill and seeks an energetic Assistant Manager to lead operations. You will build the team from the ground up, set up the department from January, train staff, test systems, and drive guest satisfaction before opening day.

You will bridge Pub & Grill strategy with floor execution, while also serving as Duty Manager for the broader hotel, ensuring commercial success and memorable hospitality.