Assistant Manager

🍻 Why the Old Star?

The Old Star combines history, style and great hospitality right in the heart of Westminster.

Our dark blue walls and contemporary feel create a pub that's full of character, while our location brings together locals, visitors, tourists and customers looking for somewhere relaxed to enjoy great drinks and good food.

We're family-friendly, dog-friendly and have outdoor seating, while our function space gives us another fantastic opportunity to attract customers and grow the business.

This is a pub where no two days are quite the same, and we're looking for someone who thrives on that.

🌟 Ready to make your mark in the heart of Westminster?

If you’re an ambitious hospitality professional who lives and breathes hospitality, loves leading a team and is ready to take the next step in your career, the Old Star could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Located directly opposite St James’s Park tube station and just a five-minute stroll from Buckingham Palace, the Old Star is a contemporary corner pub with a fascinating history dating back to 1836.

With its stylish interior, welcoming atmosphere, outdoor seating and fantastic central London location, this is a pub with plenty going for it — and we’re looking for an Assistant Manager who can help us make the most of it.

🌱 Your next step with Greene King

At Greene King, we're passionate about developing our people and helping them build long-term careers in hospitality.

Whether you're looking to progress towards General Manager or simply want to continue developing your leadership skills, we'll give you access to the training, development and opportunities to help you get there.

🎁 And there’s plenty in it for you...

• Career development opportunities across Greene King.
• Training and development at every level, including apprenticeships.
• 33% employee discount and 15% discount for loved ones across Greene King brands.
• 50% employee and 25% loved ones discount at Greene King Inns and hotels.
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental health, wellbeing and financial/legal advice.
• Enhanced family-friendly maternity and paternity policies.
• Menopause Friendly Employer.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £1,500.
• Stream – access to your pay as you earn.
• Retail discounts, including up to 30% at Superdrug and Three Mobile.

🍻 Bring your passion. Lead the team. Make the Old Star yours.

If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career and want to be part of a historic pub in one of London's most exciting locations, we'd love to hear from you.

🚀 What’s the opportunity?

As Assistant Manager, you'll be a key part of the management team, working alongside the General Manager to lead the team, deliver brilliant hospitality and drive the business forward.

You’ll:

• Support the General Manager with the day-to-day running of the Old Star.
• Lead from the front and set the standard for exceptional hospitality.
• Coach, motivate and develop the team, helping people reach their full potential.
• Build strong relationships with your team through clear and positive communication.
• Take ownership of shifts and make sure every customer receives a fantastic experience.
• Drive sales across food, drinks and functions.
• Look for new ways to maximise the pub’s fantastic central London location.
• Build relationships with locals, visitors and regular customers.
• Help deliver successful functions and events.
• Maintain high standards across service, food, drink, cleanliness and safety.
• Support the General Manager with achieving the pub’s commercial goals.
• Step up and lead the business in the General Manager’s absence.
• Bring your own ideas, energy and personality to help the Old Star continue to thrive.

We're looking for someone who wants to be hands-on, visible and influential — someone who enjoys being at the heart of the operation and wants to make a genuine difference.

👊 What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Supervisor, Team Leader or in a similar hospitality role.
• Genuinely loves hospitality and takes pride in creating memorable customer experiences.
• Has strong people-management and communication skills.
• Can coach, motivate and develop a team.
• Leads by example and isn't afraid to get stuck in.
• Is confident running busy shifts and maintaining high standards.
• Has a commercial mindset and understands how to maximise sales opportunities.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced London pub environment.
• Is confident building relationships with a diverse range of customers.
• Has energy, personality and plenty of ideas.
• Is ambitious and keen to develop their career with Greene King.