Assistant Manager
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
\*\*NEW OPENING\*\* The Light is coming to Surrey!
Cinema, Bowling, Mini Golf, Climbing, Bars and Dining all under one roof. Our venues are the first to combine exceptional cinema and great quality food and drinks with fun and immersive leisure activities.
The Light is looking for Assistant Managers to join the opening management team and be part of the future of entertainment at our brand new venue in Redhill.
Assistant Managers oversee the smooth running of all day-to-day operations of our venues, they are enthusiastic and motivated with the ambition and determination to successfully lead and inspire a team.
We are particularly looking for managers with experience in bars, restaurants and hospitality as well as managers who have worked within a leisure venue
Successful candidates will:
- Be enthusiastic with a passion for hospitality, film and/or leisure
- Have a proven track record in delivering exceptional guest service
- Have previous supervisory experience
- Have comprehensive knowledge on Food Safety, Health and Safety and licencing laws and regulations
- Be confident working with technology and software systems
- Have good numerical skills and commercial mindset
Our Perks:
- Fun and exciting working environment
- Employee discounts
- Free cinema tickets for family and friends
- Great training
- Career progression
- Health cash plans
- Private medical insurance
- Mental Health and Wellbeing support
- Pension scheme
- Up to 28 days holiday
Please note: flexibility is key. You must be willing to work evening shifts, weekends, bank holidays and school holiday periods.
If you have management experience in a hospitality led environment and a warm, friendly and engaging personality, we would love to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £32,000.00 per year
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Culture & Entertainment
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Manager roles across The Light's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Culture & Entertainment.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying Culture & Entertainment openings directly to your inbox.
