Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager | Shaftesbury | Full Time | £30,000 plus tips | There is the option to live in

Our client is part of a family run pub group in with 9 pubs across the Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire area. You will be able to take plenty of pride in the role knowing that Country Inns has a great reputation for some of the best food, drinks and service across these counties, this reputation has been built over the last 16 years.

You will be working somewhere where you will be able to achieve goals and success with the support of the manager and overall management team. You will bring fresh ideas and new skills to help drive the business to success!

This role gives the right applicant the opportunity to train towards Manager level. It is essential that you have experience in the pub industry. You must be able to work independently as well as being a part of a small team.

Are you the right person for the job?

• You will have a passion for the Pub and the hospitality industry
• You are reliable with, excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Strong people skills, being able to motivate and manage the whole team, front and back of house.
• Excellent management and organisational skills.
• Work well under pressure, showing leadership and management to drive the performance of the team.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strive to exceed targets and goals.
• You will lead by example in everything you do.
• You will help recruit & develop your team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to delight our customers.
• You are available to work a varied week to include, weekends, evenings and public holidays.
• Due to the rural location, you must be able to drive

What will your role look like?

• Overseeing all Pub operations in the absence of the General Manager including front and back of house.
• Follow and uphold company procedures to ensure the highest standards of drink quality, food safety, licensing law, security and health and safety.
• Think differently about new ways to increase sales and growth.
• To supply cover when and where required due to holidays and sickness
• To operate within current targets and budget constraints set by the company.
• To have an overview of costs and wages and create rotas that are best for the business and within budget.
• To monitor room occupancy and booking rates, create offers and promotions to increase room sales.
• To work alongside the housekeeping staff where necessary to ensure all rooms are of an excellent and consistent standard.
• To assist with monitoring and managing all communication and social media, to include, emails, booking.com, Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and more.
• Ensure that health and safety standards are maintained, including fire risk audits.
• Employ the “Best For Business” ethos, leading by example with a hands on approach to training and development.
• Assist with all ordering, keeping on top of stock, control, rotation and wastage.

What can you expect in return?

• Excellent remuneration package, with fantastic tips paid in addition.
• Ongoing staff training and development to ensure you reach your potential.
• Eligible employees benefit from a NEST pension scheme with an increased Employers contribution available.
• Parking on/near site.
• Staff discount in all outlets.
• 28 days holiday per year which increases with time served.
• The chance to join a well-established company.
• To showcase your knowledge and skill set.
• Training programme.
• Family atmosphere.

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