Assistant Manager

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the General Manager with the day-to-day running of a busy, high-volume pub.

• Leading, motivating and developing a large team, bringing out the best in everyone.

• Creating fantastic customer experiences and ensuring consistently high service standards.

• Taking control of busy shifts, keeping your team organised, motivated and focused.

• Maintaining excellent operational standards across service, people and health and safety.

• Helping drive sales, profitability and overall business performance.

Assistant Manager – Greene King

Shakespeare's Head, London | £31,000–£37,250 per year + Bonus

Ready to take the next step in a busy, high-volume pub?

We're looking for an experienced hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You'll bring the confidence to lead a large team, the ability to keep things running smoothly during the busiest shifts and the passion to drive great results. Working closely with the General Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping the team's success and delivering an outstanding guest experience.

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:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Manager or in a similar senior hospitality management role.

• A strong background in a high-volume pub or hospitality environment.

• Proven experience leading and managing large teams.

• Confidence making decisions, taking ownership and leading under pressure.

• A hands-on leadership style with a passion for hospitality and developing people.