Shift manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour working week

28 days' paid holiday

company sick pay

bonus scheme

complimentary meal and drink at work

off-duty employee discount of 20%

free shares in the company

pension scheme

loyalty reward (additional holiday)

future pub management opportunities

Job summary

The King of Wessex, Bath is seeking a shift manager to support the pub manager and run shifts, taking responsibility for the pub's operation. You will motivate, support and organise the team, respond to customers and manage tasks across bar, kitchen and front of house.

We offer the 40-hour week, paid holiday, a comprehensive training programme and a competitive benefits package including a bonus scheme and staff meals. Salary starts at £29,013 with prospects for progression.

Qualifications

• A shift manager supports the pub manager, taking responsibility for the pub's operation during a shift and ensuring standards.
• We look for people with personality, a can-do attitude and not afraid of hard work.

Responsibilities

• When running a shift, take responsibility for the pub's operation, including compliance with standards and legislation, dealing with customers, administration and cash management
• Lead, support and motivate the team
• Prioritise tasks, delegate and problem-solve
• Work shifts across the week (front of house and kitchen)
• Deliver high standards in cleanliness, product quality, customer service, maintenance and atmosphere

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Job description

Shift manager

The King of Wessex, Bath

Salary: £29,013

Closing Date: 02-09-2026

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. 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.

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

Pay & Benefits Include

• starting salary of £29,013
• 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 of 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

Flexible

Tuesday Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Wednesday Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Thursday Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Friday Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Saturday Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Sunday Hours

Flexible

Flexible