Shift manager

J D Wetherspoon

Street

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Bonus scheme

Free meals

Employee discount

Pension

Future opportunities

Job summary

The Lantokay in Street is seeking a Shift Manager to support the pub manager and oversee operations during shifts. You will lead and motivate the team, handle customer interactions, and ensure compliance with standards across front-of-house, kitchen, and bar areas.

What you’ll get: a 40-hour week, 28 days of holiday, pension, a bonus scheme up to 25% of salary, and staff benefits including meals, discounts, and future pub management opportunities.

Qualifications

Personality and a can-do attitude
Willing to work across front of house and kitchen
Ability to lead, motivate and support a team
Commitment to high standards of customer service and operation

Responsibilities

Oversee pub operations during shifts, including customer interaction, cash handling and compliance with standards and legislation
Lead, support and motivate the team; delegate and problem-solve
Prioritise tasks, manage time, and work across front of house and kitchen
Deliver high standards of cleanliness, product quality, service and atmosphere
Support ongoing training and development and maintain a safe, welcoming environment

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

664092

Job Title

Shift manager

Pub

The Lantokay, Street

Salary

£29,013

Closing Date

24-09-2026

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

(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.