Assistant Manager

Why the Wheatpieces?

Located in Walton Cardiff, just over a mile from Tewkesbury town centre, the Wheatpieces is a well-established Hungry Horse pub with a loyal customer base and plenty going on.

With Sky Sports and TNT Sports, daily food deals, a great beer garden and a menu packed with pub favourites, there’s never a dull moment.

As Assistant Manager, you’ll be right at the heart of the action, helping to create the kind of welcoming, lively atmosphere that keeps our customers coming back.

Ready to step up and make your mark?

If you're an experienced pub team leader or supervisor who loves a busy shift, enjoys bringing people together and is ready for your next step, we’ve got an opportunity for you at the Wheatpieces in Tewkesbury.

We’re looking for an Assistant Manager who isn't afraid to get stuck in, lead from the front and help make every shift a great one for our customers and team.

The Wheatpieces is a popular community pub where there’s always something going on. From live sport and family occasions to great-value food, drinks and a fantastic beer garden, this is a busy pub at the heart of its local community.

If you’re looking for a role where you can build your management experience, develop your team and play a key part in running a successful pub, this could be the 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.

Ready for your next move?

If you're an experienced hospitality professional looking for a role where you can lead a team, take ownership and develop your management career, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your energy. Lead the team. Make the Wheatpieces yours.

Apply today!

What's the opportunity?

As Assistant Manager, you'll work closely with the General Manager to help lead the pub and make sure everything runs smoothly.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead from the front, setting the standard for great customer service and a positive team culture.
• Support the General Manager with the day-to-day running of the pub and take the lead in their absence.
• Bring the Hungry Horse brand to life by creating fun, welcoming experiences for every customer.
• Coach, motivate and develop your team, helping them to grow and reach their potential.
• Take ownership of your shifts, making quick decisions and keeping things running smoothly when it gets busy.
• Help maintain high standards across service, safety, cleanliness and brand standards.
• Build strong relationships with both your team and customers.
• Get involved in driving the success of the pub, from delivering great service to supporting sales and performance.
• Develop your career with Greene King, with opportunities to progress across our brands.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who loves hospitality, enjoys leading people and is ready to take the next step in their career.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader or management role within hospitality.
• A genuine passion for delivering great customer experiences.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to get the best out of your team.
• The confidence to take ownership and make decisions during a busy shift.
• A positive, hands-on approach and the ability to lead by example.
• High standards and an eye for detail, particularly around customer service, safety and brand standards.
• The ability to stay calm, organised and adaptable when things get busy.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.