Shift manager

J D Wetherspoon; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub chain in Gateshead is seeking a Shift Manager to support the pub manager and ensure smooth operations during shifts. Responsibilities include motivating the team, ensuring high standards in customer service, and managing daily tasks. The role offers training and development opportunities, a competitive salary starting at £28,167, and benefits such as paid holidays and employee discounts.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Company sick pay

Bonus scheme up to 25% of salary

Complimentary meals at work

20% off-duty employee discount

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate and support a team effectively.
• Comfortable working in various areas of the pub including kitchen and bar.
• Adaptability to shift work across the week.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and motivate the pub team.
• Delegate tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and customer service.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Customer service

Job 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., 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• starting salary of £28,167, increasing to £29,363 after training (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