Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager role at the Blue Posts in St James's, a flagship Urban & Heritage site in Central London. The role involves supporting the General Manager in running a high-volume, predominantly wet-led sports pub with live music and regular events. Salary is £34,000 - £38,000 + Bonus.

Responsibilities

Supporting the General Manager in the day-to-day running of a high-volume Central London pub; Taking ownership of shifts and confidently leading the team during busy services; Coaching, developing and motivating the team to deliver consistently great hospitality; Creating an energetic, welcoming atmosphere for regular customers and visitors; Driving sales and maximising opportunities across the wet-led operation; Leading from the front during major sporting events and peak trading periods; Maintaining excellent standards across service, safety, cleanliness and compliance; Helping deliver live music, sporting events and other occasions; Building strong relationships with customers and the local community; Supporting the General Manager in driving the business forward

Requirements

Previous hospitality management experience; Experience working in a busy, high-volume pub, bar, restaurant or similar environment; Experience managing large teams and leading busy shifts; Confidence working in a fast-paced, predominantly wet-led operation; A strong understanding of customer experience and what great hospitality looks like; Commercial awareness and the ability to spot opportunities to grow sales; Confidence managing sporting events and busy peak periods; A hands-on leadership style; Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and develop people; Ambition to progress towards a General Manager role

Benefits

Career development across Greene King and its brands; Training and development at every level, including apprenticeships; 33% employee discount and 15% for loved ones across brands; 50% employee discount and 25% for loved ones at Greene King Inns; Free Employee Assistance Programme; Enhanced family-friendly maternity and paternity support; Menopause Friendly Employer; Refer a Friend scheme up to £1,500; Wagestream; Retail discounts including up to 30% at Superdrug and Three Mobile; Bonus