Shift manager

J D Wetherspoon

Newquay

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 25%

Complimentary meals

Staff discount 20%

Free shares after 18 months

Pension scheme

28 days' holiday

Future pub management opportunities

Job summary

The Towan Blystra in Newquay is seeking a Shift Manager to support the pub manager and run shifts, taking responsibility for daily operations and ensuring standards. You will motivate and guide the team, respond to customers and oversee tasks across front of house and kitchen.

We value personality and a can-do attitude and offer award-winning training, a 40-hour week and a competitive pay and benefits package, including a starting salary of £29,013, 28 days’ holiday, a bonus scheme up to 25%,

Qualifications

Personality and can-do attitude; not afraid of hard work.
Ability to lead, motivate and organise a team.
Willingness to work across front of house and kitchen.

Responsibilities

When running a shift, take responsibility for pub operation, ensuring standards and legislation compliance.
Lead, support and motivate the team.
Prioritise tasks, delegate and problem-solve.
Work shifts across front of house and in the kitchen.
Maintain cleanliness, product quality, service, maintenance and atmosphere.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team motivation

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.

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.

Job Ref

664924

Job Title

Shift manager

Pub

The Towan Blystra, Newquay

Salary

£29,013

Closing Date

23-09-2026

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

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

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.