Assistant Manager
What's the opportunity?
Nestled in the picturesque village of Burley, The Queen's Head is a charming country pub with a rich history dating back to 1685, when it began life as a blacksmith's forge. Today, it combines traditional character and cosy surroundings with the modern comforts guests expect.
From hearty Sunday roasts and perfectly cooked steaks to local cask ales, quality wines and premium spirits, we're all about great food, great drinks and a warm welcome. With a welcoming beer garden, a cosy fireplace and a family- and dog-friendly atmosphere, there's plenty to make guests feel at home.
As Assistant Manager, you'll work closely with the General Manager to drive standards, support your team and make the most of the opportunities ahead.
You'll be responsible for:
Leading from the front: Support the day-to-day running of the pub, setting high standards and leading by example.
Creating memorable experiences: Make sure every guest receives a warm welcome and enjoys outstanding food, drink and service.
Developing your team: Coach, motivate and support colleagues, helping them grow in confidence and deliver their best.
Driving business performance: Identify opportunities to increase sales, improve profitability and build a loyal customer base.
Bringing new ideas to life: Help develop and deliver events planned for next year, creating reasons for guests to visit and return.
Maintaining high standards: Ensure the pub is safe, clean, welcoming and compliant, with a strong focus on service and operational excellence.
Supporting the General Manager: Work together to achieve business goals, strengthen team performance and make the most of the recent investment.
What we're looking for
We're looking for an enthusiastic and driven Assistant Manager with previous hospitality management experience, who is ready to take ownership and help a business grow.
You'll bring:
Experience supervising or managing a team in a pub, restaurant or hospitality environment.
A genuine passion for great customer service and creating memorable guest experiences.
The confidence to lead from the front in a busy, hands-on role.
Strong people skills, with the ability to coach, motivate and develop a team.
Commercial awareness and an understanding of how to drive sales and control costs.
Excellent organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities.
A proactive, creative approach, with enthusiasm for helping develop events and grow the pub's reputation.
You'll be someone who enjoys being part of the local community, takes pride in their surroundings and is excited by the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a much-loved country pub.
Personal Licence: As this role may involve covering the business in the General Manager's absence, you'll need to be eligible to hold a Personal Licence. You don't need to have one when you apply. If you're successful, Greene King will support you through the process of obtaining your licence.
What's in it for you?
At Greene King, we believe in rewarding our teams and helping them build careers they can be proud of.
Career development: Training, apprenticeships and opportunities to progress across Greene King.
Discounts: 33% off food and drink in our pubs, plus 15% off for friends and family.
Greene King Inns: 50% off stays and 25% off for friends and family.
Wellbeing support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
Family-friendly benefits: Enhanced policies to support you through life's important moments.
Recognition: Recommend a friend and earn up to £1,500.
Financial wellbeing: Access to Wagestream to help manage your pay.
Extra savings: Retail discounts, including Superdrug and Three Mobile.
Greene King is one of the UK's leading pub companies and brewers, with over 220 years of history and a team of around 39,000 people. We're passionate about pouring happiness into lives and becoming the pride of great British hospitality.
CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG
We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.
Ready to be part of the next chapter?
If you're an ambitious Assistant Manager who wants to develop people, grow a business and help create something special at a beautiful country pub, we'd love to hear from you.
Bring your passion. Share your ideas. Help shape the future of The Queen's Head.