We’re on the lookout for an energetic, hands-on Trainee Assistant Manager to join our fantastic team

If you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment, love creating unforgettable guest experiences, and want to grow your career with an award-winning company, then this could be your next big move.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary: Up to £14 per hour, plus Tronc
Flexible shifts & enhanced holiday – work-life balance matters here
Up to 50% off meals when dining with up to 6 guests
33% off hotel stays across our collection
Award-winning training with a clear pathway to General Manager
Wage streaming service – access your pay when you need it
Salary Extras Portal – discounts at Asda, Aldi, B&Q, H&M, Clarks, Tesco & more, plus Cycle2Work scheme
Service Awards & Birthday Gift – because you matter
£1000 refer-a-friend & chef recruitment incentives

What you’ll Learn

Lead from the front – motivate, inspire, and support the team to deliver outstanding service.
Run effective pre-shift briefings to keep the team informed on new menu items, promotions, and operational updates.
Drive sales by promoting and implementing marketing activities, and coaching the team to upsell with confidence.
Resolve challenges quickly and professionally, escalating to the General Manager when needed.
Set the standard by delivering exceptional guest experiences and ensuring the team consistently follows suit.
Collaborate across departments – work closely with the kitchen, bar, and door teams to ensure a smooth, seamless service.
Support senior management in ensuring the business operates efficiently, effectively, and profitably.

We are looking for great people to join us

Our company is big enough to support you but small enough to care about your individual needs. We are a friendly, hands-on team who have a passion for running great pubs. We are always on the lookout for like-minded people who have the desire to work and grow with us.

About Us

we believe our people are the heart of our success. We’re passionate about great food, quality drinks, and warm hospitality – all delivered in beautiful settings.

We don’t just hire great people – we invest in them. That’s why we offer:

Award-winning online training academy – learn anytime, anywhere
Hands-on supplier experiences – from craft brewery tours to farm visits
Career progression & apprenticeships – we help you grow

About You

You’re the kind of person who:

Brings passion for great food, drink, and service
Obsessed with food, flavour, and presentation.
Organised, focused, and always raising the bar.
Hands-on, sleeves-up, lead-by-example attitude.
Flexible for evenings, weekends, and busy periods.

It’s an exciting time to join us!

We are growing, and we want you to grow with us and be part of our success. We’ve been busy investing in our business and we are seeing some great results. So, we want to continue to grow our pub family and we are looking to recruit passionate people into our team

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