Assistant Manager - Black Lion Pub, Brighton

Fancy working in a progressive pub run by vibrant, open-minded creatives? Say no more. Were on the hunt for an experienced, FULL TIME
Assistant Managr to join us at The Blac Lion in Brighton.

If you know Brighton, you know The Black Lion. Its not just a pub; its a music lovers paradise where old school meets new. Located in The Lanes, our vibrant team serves everything from great food, cozy craft pints to energetic club nights. In a nutshell, weve got it all. The only thing missing? It might be you

We believe in equal opportunities (up here because its that important to us!)

Laine is a melting pot of kickass individuals, a place where weird is considered wonderful and different is most definitely divine. Homogeneity? Its a no from us. Were diversity defenders, so whoever you are, and however you got here, expect to be welcomed with open arms.

This is a killer opportunity for a fierce, ambitious hospitality aficionado to build on their skills under the guidance of our warm, welcoming team.

What your day to day would look like

• Day-to-Day Management: Oversee daily pub operations, ensuring smooth service during shifts.
• Staff Supervision: Support in managing and motivating team members, including bartenders, servers, and kitchen staff.
• Customer Experience: Ensure all guests receive excellent service, addressing any issues or complaints promptly
• Stock Management: Assist with ordering, receiving, and maintaining stock levels for drinks, food, and supplies.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and licensing regulations.
• Cash Handling: Manage cash flow, including tills, safe deposits, and daily reconciliations.
• Sales Targets: Support the General Manager in meeting sales and profit targets by upselling and promoting key offerings.
• Cost Control: Help monitor and reduce waste, and manage staffing costs effectively.
• Promotions & Events: Support the GM planning and execution of events, promotions, and themed nights to drive footfall.
• Deputy Role: Step in for the General Manager during their absence, handling decision-making and management responsibilities.
• Pub Standards: Oversee cleanliness, ambiance, and overall maintenance of the pub to ensure it remains welcoming and in top condition.

Our type on paper will

• Bring stacks of passion and dedication for top-tier customer service
• Have stellar people, organisation and communication skills
• Lead naturally, hyping up the team and driving results
• Be confident training and levelling up team members and managing shifts
• Chase results! Be all in for the pub's sustainable growth and aim for max sales
• Get that maintaining standards and good practices is key
• At least 1 year of experience in junior mnagerial roles

What we can offer you

• £15 to £16p/h per hour, plus service charge tips
• Mega development opportunities within The Black Lion and the wider Laine company
• A rock-solid support network of experienced hospo pros
• Discounts at more than 50 other pubs across London, Brighton and Birmingham
• Pension scheme

Who we are:

At Laine, we dont sleep on change we are the change. A group of over 50 independently run boozers in Brighton, London, and Birmingham, were all about saying hell no to the status quo. Old-school traditions? Nah, well pass. Our community of diverse, creative change-makers build their own boozers, reflecting the individuals who make them. Pioneers of the present, were cultural catalysts, architects of epic moments crafting everything from club nights to gaming gatherings all in the name of welcoming the next generation of pub-goers into joyful, experimental spaces with style.

Every member of our team powers towards our shared values and goals, and heres how we do it:

• Dust off your cupid costume, because we facilitate genuine connections through building inviting, creative, inspiring environments and experiences.
• Theres no room at the inn for haters soz. Were safe-zone saviours who thrive off good vibes, embracing and celebrating diversity to craft inclusive spaces where all staff and customers feel comfortable, confident and welcome.
• Being out of touch is so last year. We lean into our local communities to make sure we remain relevant and enrich the cultures we operate within.
• Having a negative impact on our local and global communities is not the one. We enjoy being green fingered wherever possible and we rock the look, FYI.