Trainee Assistant Manager

Oakman Group; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Trainee Assistant Manager at a vibrant pub and restaurant in Buckingham. This role offers the chance to develop your management skills while delivering exceptional customer service. With a focus on quality ingredients and a Mediterranean-inspired menu, you will be part of a team dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences. The company values its employees, providing award-winning training and numerous perks, including flexible shifts and discounts. If you are passionate about food and ready to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free meal whilst on shift

Flexible shift patterns

10 days of Company Sick Pay

Up to 50% off meals

33% off hotel accommodation

Award-winning training program

Wage streaming service

Salary Extras Portal

Service Awards

Birthday Gift

Qualifications

• Passion for food and drink with a focus on customer service.
• Willingness to develop management skills and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the team and running shifts effectively.
• Improve guest experience through attention to detail and organization.

Skills

Customer Service

Management Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Passion for Food and Drink

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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We are looking for a Trainee Assistant Manager to join us 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
• Flexible shift patterns available
• 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 General Manager
• Wage streaming service allowing access to your pay when it suits you
• Salary Extras Portal - Access to Cycle2Work scheme and fantastic discounts for everyday shopping at brands such as Asda, Aldi, B&Q, H&M, Clarks & 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 on Buckingham high street is the perfect blend of welcoming pub and large, modern, open-plan restaurant. It has an open theatre-style kitchen, a Josper Grill, and a wood-fire pizza oven. The site also has a private function room and a separate function space with its own bar.

The Grand Junction serves a seasonal, Mediterranean-inspired menu enhanced by weekly specials carefully crafted by a team of chefs based on sustainable, quality ingredients. Traceable from farm to fork, our meat and poultry come from British farms, our eggs are free range, and our fish is responsibly sourced from suppliers approved by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).

About The Oakman Group:

Recognised as a leading employer, we are extremely proud to be within the Sunday Times Best Places to Work for.

We know that the key to success is the people within the business, and that the first step is recruiting the best people who are passionate about delivering the best service and using the best ingredients in the best setting.

The next step is to give back and invest in our employees:

• Our award-winning online training academy offers education on demand, providing you with the knowledge and experience to be the best you can be, anytime, anywhere.
• Our suppliers work closely with us to supply hands-on experience and craft visits so our teams can appreciate the quality products we serve.
• We also offer all employees across the business access to apprenticeship opportunities and development programmes, allowing individuals to grow and further their careers.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we know that you are the reason behind our site and company successes, and we want to recognise this with competitive pay packages and benefits. In return, all we ask is that you give your best and uphold the Oakman Group core values.

About You:

• You are passionate about great food and drink and supplying fantastic customer service.
• You are ready to develop your management skills and assist with leading the team and the running of shifts.
• You are confident when improving the guest experience.
• You are thorough with a good eye for detail.
• You are organised and able to multitask.
• You are ready to learn and give it your all.

If this sounds like you, then apply today!

* All salaries and hourly rates are in line with National Minimum Wage.