Assistant Manager - Premium Country Pub 44K DOE

Assistant Manager - Premium Country Pub 44K DOE

• Assistant Manager - Premium Country Pub & Inn


• An exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional


• We are looking for an ambitious and hands-on Assistant Manager to join the team at a well-established, independently run country pub and inn in West Berkshire.


• This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced FOH Supervisor, Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager looking for their next step within a quality pub environment.


• Working closely with the Chef Patron, you will play a key role in leading the Front of House team and ensuring the highest possible standards of service, hospitality and guest experience across the pub, restaurant and accommodation.


• The business combines a busy pub and restaurant operation with five guest bedrooms, making this an ideal opportunity for someone with previous experience in a pub, gastro pub, restaurant or hotel environment.


• Experience overseeing or supporting guest accommodation would be highly beneficial.

Assistant Manager - Premium Country Pub & Inn
£35,000-£40,000 DOE + approx. £4,000 annual house tronc
Location: Near Hungerford, West Berkshire

• Assistant Manager - Premium Country Pub & Inn


• £35,000-£40,000 DOE + approx. £4,000 annual house tronc


• Location: Near Hungerford, West Berkshire

The Role

• As Assistant Manager, you will be a key member of the management team and will take an active role in the day-to-day running of the Front of House operation.

You will:

• Lead, motivate and develop the FOH team.


• Take responsibility for the smooth running of service and shifts.


• Work closely with the Chef Patron to maintain consistently high standards.


• Deliver warm, knowledgeable and professional hospitality to every guest.


• Support the management of the pub, restaurant and guest accommodation.


• Ensure bedrooms and guest areas are presented to a consistently high standard.


• Manage bookings, guest requests and customer feedback.


• Train and develop team members, helping to build a strong and engaged FOH team.


• Maintain excellent communication between Front of House and the kitchen.


• Support stock control, ordering and other operational responsibilities.


• Help maximise sales while maintaining the quality of the guest experience.


• Lead by example and remain hands-on during busy services.

About You

• We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality and understands what it takes to deliver a great guest experience.


• You will ideally have experience within a quality pub, gastro pub, restaurant, hotel or similar hospitality operation and be ready to take greater responsibility for an FOH team.

You will be:

• An experienced FOH Supervisor, Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager.


• Confident leading and motivating a team.


• Naturally hands-on and happy to lead from the floor.


• Passionate about food, drink and excellent service.


• Commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership of a shift.


• Organised, reliable and a strong communicator.


• Someone who takes pride in standards and presentation.


• Comfortable working closely with a Chef Patron and kitchen team.


• Ideally experienced with guest bedrooms/accommodation, although this is not essential.


• Looking for a long-term opportunity where you can develop and grow with an independent business.

Due to the rural location of the pub, candidates must have their own reliable transport.

What's on Offer?

• £35,000-£40,000 salary DOE


• Approximately £4,000 per year in house tronc


• Work 48 hours per week, to include evenings and weekends


• 5 days a week over 7 day operation


• A key leadership position within an established independent country pub and inn


• Close working relationship with the Chef Patron


• Responsibility for leading and developing the FOH team


• Exposure to both pub/restaurant operations and guest accommodation


• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the business


• A role with real scope for career development

The Opportunity

• This is not simply a role for someone to run shifts.


• We are looking for someone who wants to take ownership, develop a team and become an integral part of the operation.


• If you're an experienced hospitality professional who is passionate about great service, enjoys the atmosphere of a quality country pub and is looking for a position where you can develop your management career, we'd love to hear from you.