Shift manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary

40-hour week

28 days holiday

Sick pay

Bonus scheme

Meal at work

Employee discount

Free shares

Pension

Loyalty reward

Future pub management opportunities

Job summary

J D Wetherspoon is recruiting for a Shift Manager at Lloyds Carlisle, The William Rufus. The role supports the pub manager and, on shifts, runs the operation, motivates and directs the team, manages customer interactions, and oversees tasks across front of house, kitchen, and bar.

You will work a 40-hour week with a competitive pay and benefits package and can develop your skills through an award-winning training programme. A career path in pub management awaits successful candidates.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Job Ref

662650

Job Title

Shift manager

Pub

Lloyds Carlisle, The William Rufus

Salary

£29,013

Closing Date

29-08-2026

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
• 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

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

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

Weekly Hours

• Monday: Flexible
• Tuesday: Flexible
• Wednesday: Flexible
• Thursday: Flexible
• Friday: Flexible
• Saturday: Flexible
• Sunday: Flexible