Shift manager

J D Wetherspoon; Alton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour week

28 days holiday

Sick pay

Bonus up to 25%

Meals at work

Employee discount 20%

Free shares after 18 months

Pension scheme

Loyalty rewards

Future pub management

Job summary

J D Wetherspoon’s Ivy House in Alton is seeking a Shift Manager to support the pub manager and run shifts, motivating the team and handling front of house and kitchen tasks while ensuring smooth operation and guest service.

You will lead, delegate and problem-solve across all areas, work a flexible 40-hour week, and enjoy benefits including paid holidays, a bonus scheme, meals at work, and long-term career opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• We’re looking for people with personality and a can-do attitude.
• Training and development offered through the award-winning programme.

Responsibilities

• Run shifts and take responsibility for pub operations, including customer service, cash management and compliance.
• Lead, support and motivate the team to deliver high standards across front of house and kitchen.
• Prioritise tasks, delegate effectively and solve problems as they arise.

Job description

Vacancy Description

A shift manager supports the pub manager and, when running a shift, takes responsibility for the pub`s operation. This includes motivating, supporting and organising the team, responding to customers, delegating tasks and working in all areas of the business, including in the kitchen and behind the bar.

Job Details

• Job Ref: 665510


• Job Title: Shift manager


• Pub: Ivy House, Alton


• Salary: £29,013


• Closing Date: 30-09-2026

We`re looking for people with personality, a can-do attitude and not afraid of hard work. In return, we will train and develop your skills to succeed in a career at Wetherspoon, offering an award-winning training programme and a competitive pay and benefits package.

Pay And Benefits Include

• starting salary of £29,013

(there is additional pay-weighting within the M25 and at other selected locations)

• 40-hour working week


• 28 days` paid holiday


• company sick pay (after a qualifying period)


• bonus scheme (up to 25% of salary)


• complimentary meal and drink at work


• off-duty employee discount 20% (food, drinks and hotel accommodation)


• free shares in the company (after 18 months` service)


• pension scheme


• loyalty reward (additional holiday, after five years` service)


• future pub management opportunities

The Role

• when running a shift, taking responsibility for the pub`s operation, including compliance with company operating standards and legislation, dealing with customers, administration and cash management


• leading, supporting and motivating the team


• prioritising tasks, delegating and problem-solving


• working a variety of shifts across the week (including front of house and in the kitchen)


• delivering high standards in all areas: cleanliness, product quality, customer service, maintenance and atmosphere

Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome.

When you`re at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, we`ll ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.

If a high number of applications is received, this vacancy may close early.

Hours Per Week

40

Monday Hours

Flexible

Tuesday Hours

Flexible

Wednesday Hours

Flexible

Thursday Hours

Flexible

Friday Hours

Flexible

Saturday Hours

Flexible

Sunday Hours

Flexible