Shift manager

J D Wetherspoon; Fareham; 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%

Free meal & drink

Staff discount 20%

Free shares after 18 months

Pension scheme

Loyalty reward

Management opportunities

Job summary

J D Wetherspoon is seeking a Shift Manager for The John Fairweather pub in the United Kingdom. You will support the pub manager, run shifts, motivate the team and ensure high standards across front of house and kitchen — including customer service, cash handling and compliance.

The role offers a 40-hour week, a starting salary of £29,013, and a comprehensive benefits package with training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Personality and a can-do attitude; ready for hard work.
• We offer training and development through an award-winning programme.

Responsibilities

• Running a shift with responsibility for pub operations, including compliance and cash management.
• Lead, motivate and support the team.
• Prioritise tasks, delegate and solve problems.
• Work across front of house and kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, quality, service and atmosphere.

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 Ref

663217

Job Title

Shift manager

Pub

The John Fairweather

Salary

£29,013

Closing Date

11-09-2026

Pay And Benefits Include

• starting salary of £29,013

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

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.

• 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