Deputy Manager

Thelight; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment venue in Stockport is seeking a Deputy Manager to oversee daily operations and lead the team. The ideal candidate will have experience in the cinema or hospitality sector, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. This full-time role offers benefits such as competitive salary, private medical insurance, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Wagestream access

Employee assistance programme

Free cinema tickets

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in cinema, hospitality, or leisure sector at Deputy Manager or General Manager level.
• Passionate about delivering great guest experiences.
• Hands-on and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Manager in daily operations.
• Lead and guide the team across daily operations.
• Maintain excellent standards in guest service and cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and operational procedures.
• Assist with recruitment and team development.

Skills

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Proficiency with POS systems

Knowledge of health & safety standards

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Vista

Job description

Deputy Manager at The Light

Join The Light's team as a Deputy Manager to oversee daily operations, lead the team, and ensure guests receive a high-quality experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Manager in the day-to-day running of the venue.
• Lead and guide the team across daily operations, including projection, film scheduling, staff rotas, stock control and facilities.
• Maintain excellent standards in guest service, cleanliness and presentation.
• Assist with managing key business metrics including labour control, cost management and sales performance.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards, health & safety and operational procedures.
• Take lead on recruitment, onboarding and development of team members.
• Support delivery of local marketing initiatives and wider business goals.
• Step in to lead the venue in the Business Manager’s absence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within cinema, hospitality or leisure sector at Deputy Manager or General Manager level.
• Confident leading a team and creating a positive, high-performing environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commercially aware with a good understanding of labour, cost and stock control.
• Familiar with POS and cinema business systems (e.g. Vista).
• Knowledge of compliance, health & safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Hands‑on, proactive, and calm under pressure.
• Passionate about delivering great guest experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 28 days holiday.
• Private medical insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Wagestream – access your earned pay when you need it.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free cinema tickets for family and friends.
• Career development opportunities within a growing business.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function & Industries

• Other.
• Restaurants.

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