Assistant Manager

Chilwortharms; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent local pub in Southampton is looking for an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in leading a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This role involves training team members and ensuring high-quality service. The ideal candidate should have prior management experience and strong communication skills. The position offers career progression opportunities, a generous discount across brands, and various employee benefits, including paid holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Discounts on gym memberships

Team socials

28 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a hospitality setting.
• Strong communication skills to lead and inspire a team.
• Passion for delivering excellent guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in daily operations.
• Inspire the team to deliver outstanding service.
• Train and develop team members effectively.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Management experience

Job description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As Assistant Manager at the Chilworth Arms, you’ll bring your experience to the table, supporting the General Manager in leading your team to success. Through your passion and drive you will motivate your team to deliver excellent guest experience, mentoring each individual to be the best that they can be!

Join us at Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special. Picture beautiful interiors in stunning locations, and great tasting food. If you’re passionate about all things premium, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Amazing progression opportunities! We believe in growing our own talent. Last year, we promoted over 150 Assistant Managers to General Managers.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high‑street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline – to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS ASSISTANT MANAGER YOU’LL…

• Use your management experience to support the General Manager in the day to day running of the business, being the Duty Manager when they are not around.
• Use your communication skills to train and inspire your team to deliver food, drink, and service to be proud of.
• Be the role model and guide development within your team.
• Lead the team to deliver moments that WOW our guest, keeping them coming back.

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.