Assistant Manager

As Assistant Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our management team helping to ensure the smooth running of a busy pub. From the moment you step through the door, you lead by example making sure our Customers, and teams, have a great time.

Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. We boast a number of historic pubs that have seen hundreds of years of famous patrons passing through the doors, from Dickens drawing inspiration in the thick of Victorian London, to Frances Crick announcing the world-changing discovery of DNA. Our pubs are steeped in rich history but blend tradition with forward-thinking innovation, serving up pub classics made with care and delivering good, old-fashioned service.

The Shakespeare is a 300 year old craft beer and cask ale venue. After winning CAMRA pub of the year 2022 and Regional south west runner up 2022 we are now looking for an assistant manager with passion for all things ale and pub. The pub boasts a 2 room venue that hosts great bands, weekly quiz nights and other fun events, a lovely small outside space and a large function room which is the harbours best kept secret. Nick the Gm has been in site for over 6 years with a well established and stable team.

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,000 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…

What you'll do as an Assistant Manager...

• Support the General Manager in the day to day running of the business and leading the business in their absence.

• Bring our brand to life by leading the team in delivering amazing experiences for our customers

• Act as a role model for the team support with training and development

• Be a champion of brand standards & ensure customer & team safety at all times

What you'll bring...

• You'll be passionate about delivering amazing experiences for customers

• You’ll be great with people, and as a result, have great communication and leadership skills making sure you get the best out of people

• An ability to think on your feet and adapt to whatever challenges arise during a busy shift

• A keen eye for every small detail and a desire to uphold high standards in all that you do

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