Trainee Assistant Manager

TN United Kingdom; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Trainee Assistant Manager at a welcoming pub and modern restaurant in Buckingham. This exciting role offers a pathway to becoming a General Manager through an award-winning training program. You will gain hands-on experience, develop your management skills, and enhance guest experiences in a lively environment. With competitive pay, generous perks like free meals and discounts, and a commitment to employee development, this opportunity is perfect for those eager to make a mark in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Free meal whilst on shift

10 days of Company Sick Pay

Up to 50% off meals for you and guests

33% off hotel accommodation

Award-winning training program

Wage streaming service

Salary Extras Portal

Service Awards

Birthday Gift

Annual company festival invitation

Qualifications

• Passionate about great food, drink, and customer service.
• Eager to develop management skills and lead the team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the team and managing shifts.
• Enhance the guest experience with thoroughness and attention to detail.

Skills

Customer Service

Management Skills

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Job description

Job Title: Trainee Assistant Manager at The Grand Junction

We are seeking a Trainee Assistant Manager to join our team at The Grand Junction in Buckingham.

What’s in it for you?

• £12.50-£13.00 per hour plus your share of card and cash tips
• Free meal whilst on shift
• 10 days of Company Sick Pay
• Up to 50% off meals taken off duty for you and up to 6 guests
• 33% off our hotel accommodation
• Award-winning training program with a clear pathway to becoming a General Manager
• Wage streaming service allowing access to your pay when it suits you
• Salary Extras Portal - Access to Cycle2Work scheme and discounts at brands like Asda, Aldi, Q, H&M, Clarks, and Tesco
• Service Awards
• A Birthday Gift
• An invitation to Oakfest, our annual company festival
• Refer a friend and Chef recruitment incentives of up to £1000

About The Grand Junction

The Grand Junction, located on Buckingham high street, is a welcoming pub and large, modern, open-plan restaurant featuring an open theatre-style kitchen, a Josper Grill, and a wood-fire pizza oven. It also includes a private function room and a separate function space with its own bar.

Our menu is seasonal and Mediterranean-inspired, with weekly specials crafted from sustainable, quality ingredients. We source our meat and poultry from British farms, eggs are free-range, and fish is responsibly sourced from MSC-approved suppliers.

About The Oakman Group

Recognized as a leading employer and listed in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, we believe our success stems from our people. We invest in our employees through:

• Our award-winning online training academy offering flexible education
• Hands-on experience and craft visits with our suppliers
• Access to apprenticeship opportunities and development programs

We value our team members and reward their dedication with competitive pay and benefits. We ask only that you give your best and uphold our core values.

About You

• You are passionate about great food, drink, and customer service
• You are eager to develop your management skills and assist in leading the team and managing shifts
• You are confident in enhancing the guest experience
• You are thorough, detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask
• You are motivated to learn and committed to giving your best