Shift manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour working week

28 days' paid holiday

bonus scheme (up to 25% of salary)

complimentary meal and drink at work

20% off when off duty (food, drinks, &

free shares in the company (after 18 m

pension scheme

loyalty reward (additional holiday)

future pub management opportunities

Job summary

J D Wetherspoon is looking for a Shift Manager at The Blue Boar, Billericay to support the pub manager, run a 40-hour week and lead the team across front of house and kitchen.

You will uphold standards, manage cash and deliver excellent customer service, with an award-winning training programme and opportunities for career progression within the company.

Qualifications

• Personality and a can-do attitude; 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) to deliver high standards.

Job description

Job Ref 661141

Job Title Shift manager

Pub The Blue Boar, Billericay

Salary £29,013

Closing Date 13-08-2026

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.

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 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.

Read more about our shift manager role

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