Deputy Manager

Walkabout; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company is seeking a Deputy Manager for Midsummer Tap in Milton Keynes. The Deputy Manager will inspire a team to provide exceptional guest experiences while supporting the General Manager in maintaining the venue's vision. Candidates should possess great leadership skills, a passion for customer service, and the ability to motivate others. This position offers several benefits, including the opportunity for personal development and discount programs, ensuring an attractive work environment.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities

Flexible working

Discounted Gym Memberships

Reward Card for discounts

Stonegate Hotel Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older due to alcohol sales.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and empower team to enhance guest experiences.
• Support General Manager in delivering venue vision.
• Maintain standards and foster an inclusive environment.

Skills

Team motivation

Performance driving

Customer service

Leadership

Job description

Location - Midsummer Tap

Deputy Manager

About Us

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues,including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few.We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms—including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive.

The Opportunity

We are on the lookout for a driven Deputy Manager who can inspire and empower their team to create outstanding guest experiences at Midsummer Tap. If you love motivating others, driving performance, and making a real impact, we'd love to chat.

Can you…

• Provide clear guidance, encouragement, and support to help the team grow.
• Support the General Manager and work together to create and deliver our vision
• Maintain consistency in standards and procedures
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where guests feel comfortable and valued.

A little bit about us…

At Social Pub and Kitchen, we pride ourselves on being individually crafted and hero great experiences at any time of the day or night. We tailor to our diverse range of guests, and our teams create the perfect place to socialise with friends, whether that be for Bottomless Brunch, sport or to join us for a great night out. Each venue is different and has its own unique identity, and this is something we celebrate in our teams too. We need our team to engage confidently with our guests, have a passion for great beer, cocktails, and sport. If its live it’s on, and we are the place to watch it. Whether it is great beer, delicious cocktails, scrumptious food, or a place to just kick back and watch the match, The Midsummer Tap offers everything to our guests. We have three booths with their own screens, showing that we LOVE sport. Every Friday and Saturday night we have our own house DJ in to bang out the tunes.

What's in it for you?

• Award winning Deputy Manager and General Manager development programs
• Bonus opportunities
• Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Pubs
• Stonegate Xtra Rewards – Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers
• VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars
• Stonegate Hotel Discounts
• Flexible working
• Corporate Discounted Rates at David Lloyd and PureGym
• Discounted Dental Insurance
• Stream – Early access to your earned wages

To be considered for the Deputy Manager position at Midsummer Tap you must be 18 or over as the roles involves the sale of alcohol.

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. Please contact Midsummer Tap directly.