Assistant Manager at Livelyhood Pub Group

Livelyhood Pub Group is looking for an experienced Assistant Manager.

OTE £37,420 + bonus

We're searching for a lively and authentic Assistant Manager to join our independent pub company.

Livelyhood is a successful, independent London pub operator, and our pubs are places where meaningful connections are made, and every guest leaves with a smile and a reason to return.

About the Role

As Assistant Manager, you'll be integral to shaping unforgettable guest experiences while supporting the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the pub.

This is a management role where you'll drive sales, coach and inspire your team, and bring energy and ideas to a space where food, drink, and hospitality come together.

Who are You?

• An individual with relevant supervisory or management experience who loves a great pub and is keen to embrace & grow our independent Livelyhood story.

• Someone who loves creating top-notch guest experiences and thrives on putting a smile on the teams' and guests' faces.

• You are passionate about developing people, coaching them, and seeing their progression.

• You enjoy proactively supporting the General Manager to drive sales, exceed targets, and bring the fun.

• Previous experience working with food and/or gardens/outdoor spaces would be advantageous.

• You've successfully built relevant experience in a busy pub, bar, or restaurant (with a weekly turnover of £15k+).

A Livelyhood Assistant Manager truly partners with their General Manager & other Managers, working alongside the broader team to drive and grow the business, create memorable guest experiences, and deliver the very best of hospitality to the local community.

What we are offering

• A competitive salary between £30,420-£33,420 based on your experience.

• Additional tronc/service payments, currently averaging £5k a year, and an Assistant Manager bonus plan - £700 bonus pot a quarter.

• Excellent, supportive working environment with 45 hours working weeks as our norm.

• Milestone rewards and recognition scheme - starts when you celebrate 6 months with us and keeps going!

• 40% food and drink discount for you and 3 guests, valid in all sites from day 1.

• We offer hospitality apprenticeships to support your development if you're keen.

• Access to 35% of your earned pay on demand, giving you financial flexibility.

• Wellbeing-focused employer - with Livelyhood Mental Health First Aiders & employee assistance support available.

• Annual awards night, Livelyhood sports day, regular incentives, trips, and lots of opportunities for fun. This is hospitality after all.

About Livelyhood

We currently have 7 independent, inviting modern locals in London.

You'll find us in Crystal Palace (The Faber Fox), Balham (The Regent), Wimbledon (The Old Frizzle), Wanstead (The Bull), Clapham South (The Perky Nel), Bromley South (The Artful Duke), & Elephant and Castle (The Rosy Hue).

We are also planning to open more sites in London, so this is a brilliant chance for the right people to join us and be a key part of our next chapter.

We chat about location preferences as part of our first conversation with candidates.

What's on our minds?

We are genuinely one team. We love our London communities, we're passionate about dogs, new products (food and drink), focused on sustainability, and we are super proud of our close, active relationships with our charity partners - The Big Kid Foundation, Only A Pavement Away, and The Licensed Trade Charity.

Our Assistant Manager will lead in the delivery of Livelyhood's offering that embodies our five Lively Ways (values) of Authentic, Daring, People, Lively, and Sustainable at its very heart.

We will be considering applications as they arrive, so don't delay in submitting yours.

You will appreciate that all applicants require proof of their eligibility to work in the UK and a UK bank account.