Shift manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour working week

28 days holiday

Company sick pay

Bonus scheme up to 25%

Complimentary meal and drink at work

20% off for staff

Free shares after 18 months

Pension scheme

Loyalty reward

Job summary

The King’s Head Inn in Salisbury is seeking a Shift Manager to support the pub manager, lead the team during shifts and oversee daily operations, including customer service and cash handling.

You will work across front of house and kitchen, prioritise tasks, and ensure high standards of cleanliness, quality and atmosphere. The role offers a 40-hour week, 28 days holiday, a bonus scheme up to 25%, meals, staff discounts and future management opportunities.

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

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

662758

Job Title

Shift manager

Pub

The King`s Head Inn, Salisbury

Salary

£29,013

Closing Date

30-08-2026

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.

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