Assistant Manager

As an Assistant Manager you will work with the General manager to lead, motivate, and inspire the team to deliver delicious food & drink and a great customer experience every time.  You will be responsible for key areas of the business and will be accountable for all aspects of the business when deputising for the General Manager. 

This exciting opportunity gives an experienced Assistant Manager a chance to get into a site at the beginning of the journey to support the General Manager tp shape the venue and the team for a successful launch. You will be joining the company at a critical stage, helping us launch another brilliant venue within our growing brand.

Crafted Pubs is a collection of premium pubs that have the individuality, quirk, warmth, and charm of an independent. Our expansion plans are big, and we are looking for the best people to join on us what is set to be an incredible journey filled with plenty of opportunities.  

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

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

• Live rent-free - onsite accommodation available provided as a benefit in kind
• 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 £1,500 for referring them!
• Wage Stream – 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...  

• Manage the opening of a brand-new Crafted Pub, including supporting the recruitment and structure of the team

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

• Engage, inspire, coach, empower and connect with all team members, setting standards, expectations and making sure our team can be their best everyday 

• Support the General Manager to maximise all sales opportunities for your business, delivering against agreed sales and volume targets, and profit and loss accounts 

What you'll bring...  

• You understand the operations of a large, food focused pub or restaurant, having had previous experience in a similar style role. 

• You’re great with people, and as a result have great communication and leadership skills. 

• You’ll embrace individuality and care for others, your pub and the environment 

• Openly Warm – People want to be around you, and our guests and team feel loved. 

• Dedicated – Exactly what the word means. You our dedicated to everything Crafted, our people, guests and our fantastic offer. 

• Effortlessly Cool – You ooze confidence and knowledge, and everyone knows that you embody a Crafted pub.