Shift manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour week

28 days paid holiday

Sick pay

Bonus scheme up to 25% of salary

Complimentary meals and drinks

20% off duty employee discount

Free shares after 18 months

Pension scheme

Loyalty holiday after five years

Future pub management opportunities

Job summary

The Moon Under Water in Wolverhampton is seeking a Shift Manager to oversee pub operations during shifts, lead the team and ensure service standards. You will manage tasks across front of house and kitchen while upholding quality and compliance.

We offer an award-winning training programme, competitive pay, 40-hour weeks, 28 days holiday, and a range of benefits including a bonus scheme up to 25% of salary, staff meals, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Personality and a can-do attitude required.
• Training and development opportunities with an award-winning programme.

Responsibilities

• When running a shift, take responsibility for the pub's operation, including compliance with standards and legislation, dealing with customers, administration and cash handling.
• Lead, support and motivate the team.
• Prioritise tasks, delegate and problem-solve.
• Work across front of house and kitchen as needed.
• Maintain high standards of 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

662145

Job Title

Shift manager

Pub

The Moon Under Water, Wolverhampton

Salary

£29,013

Closing Date

24-08-2026

Vacancy Description

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.

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