Assistant Manager

Thwaites; Keswick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned UK Inn is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to support daily operations. This hands-on role involves managing rotas, overseeing staff, and ensuring exceptional guest service. Candidates must have experience in a busy, food-led environment and be flexible with working hours. The position offers a competitive salary, access to funds as you earn, generous leave, and numerous employee benefits like training and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Accessible wages through Stream

28 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Generous employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Training programmes available

Life assurance

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy, food-led operation is important.
• Experience with supervisory or management duties is desirable.
• Comfortable with hands-on service in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Take control of rotas and manage staff levels.
• Develop the skills of the team.
• Be the first point of call for management issues.
• Serve food and manage reservations.

Skills

Proactive approach

Team management

Customer service

Flexibility

Experience in food-led operation

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for the next step in your F&B career?
We are searching for an Assistant Manager who can support the GM & Deputy Manager in our busy Inn.

Your day to day;

• Taking control of rotas
• Managing staff levels to meet payroll budgets
• Managing and developing the skills of your team
• Being the point of call for any management issues
• Serving food, taking room reservations and looking after guests.

Who are we looking for?

You will need to be proactive and ensure the smooth running of the day to day operations of the business.

Assistant Manager is a hands-on role so you will need to be comfortable with rolling up your sleeves and getting involved with service.

We need someone with previous experience of working within a busy, food-led operation – exposure to supervisory or management duties is desirable.

Our business is open all day every day so you will need to be flexible with the times you can work.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment