Assistant Manager

What you'll be doing

As Assistant Manager, you'll work closely with the General Manager to keep the pub running smoothly, inspire your team and deliver an experience that keeps customers coming back.

• Lead and inspire your team: Motivate, develop and support your people to be their best every day.

• Deliver exceptional service: Put customers first and make sure every guest enjoys a warm welcome and great experience.

• Drive pub performance: Support sales, profitability and operational standards while spotting opportunities to grow the business.

• Keep things running smoothly: Take ownership of day-to-day operations, ensuring high standards across the pub.

• Develop future talent: Coach your team, recognise potential and help create opportunities for career progression.

• Work as one team: Partner with the General Manager to build a positive culture where everyone feels supported and valued.

The Bayswater Arms, Bayswater, London | £33,000–£37,000 per year + Bonus

Ready to take the next step in your hospitality career?

Are you a passionate hospitality professional who loves leading teams, delivering brilliant service and creating memorable guest experiences? The Bayswater Arms is looking for an ambitious Assistant Manager to help drive the success of our pub in the heart of Bayswater.

Located on Queensway, the Bayswater Arms welcomes a mix of local customers and visitors, offering a friendly atmosphere, great pub food and a fantastic place to socialise. If you're ready to make your mark, develop your leadership skills and play a key role in a busy London pub, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• 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 £1,500 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…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

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What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who brings energy, ambition and a genuine passion for hospitality.

• Experience in a supervisory or management role within hospitality.

• A natural leader who can motivate, coach and develop a team.

• A customer-first approach with a passion for delivering great service.

• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how to drive sales and performance.

• The confidence to make decisions, solve problems and take ownership.

• A positive, hands-on attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who leads by example, enjoys bringing people together and is ready to take the next step in their career.