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Assistant Manager Swettenham Arms Swettenham Village, between Congleton and Holmes Chapel Salary up to 30K, with benefit package, accommodation may also be available.
There is huge potential for progression within our ambitious and expanding company for the right candidate.
So Come and Join the Robinsons family we have got lots to offer you
- Competitive salary and tips
- A 25% discount on food, drink, and accommodation through the employee discount card
- 50% off food during shifts
- Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers through our employee reward scheme
- 28 days paid annual leave and holiday pay.
- Access to a NEST pension
- Ongoing personal development and career progression
- Exceptional training both in-house and external training
- Access to fully paid apprenticeships for your team
- Access to wellbeing and mental health management programmes
- Access to healthcare cashplan affordable monthly medical cover for dental, optical, and other medical / consultation treatments.
- Stability in a family business that has been around since 1838!
- Uniform provided.
The Role
As an Assistant Manager you will support the General Manager to lead the team to drive sales across all areas the business. If youre experienced at coordinating great teams in the hospitality or catering industries then read on, you wont be disappointed!
The ideal Assistant Manager will have experience in all aspects of working in a high-volume food-led operation, with letting rooms that also caters for Weddings and Events. You must be capable of managing a large team as well as supporting their training and development enabling them to reach their full potential. You will be inspiring and nurturing the next level of management.
You will have a passion for fresh quality food and a sound knowledge of real ales. With an enthusiastic and vibrant personality, you will have the willingness to role your sleeves up and muck in - no job is too small, especially during busy service periods when it's all hands-on deck.
Keeping up to date with licensing legislation and taking legal responsibility for the premises, along with ensuring all health and safety requirements are maintained is essential.
The Swettenham Arms
The venue is an iconic 16th century award winning pub, restaurant and wedding venue nestled in the stunning Cheshire countryside and is well known throughout the surrounding counties. The pub, reopened in April 2023 after undergoing a major renovation.
The new-look venue has benefited from a sensitive refurbishment, retaining and reviving original features including fireplaces and its copper top bar. The pubs popular function room has also been redecorated and can hold up to 120 guests for functions, weddings and parties. The pub also boasts a brand-new kitchen extension to the rear of the building and a newly remodelled breakfast area, creating the perfect space to relax surrounded by the Cheshire countryside.
Externally, the venue is now decorated with blooming new flowers, a new signage scheme and external furniture, perfect for the coming warmer months. With a large external seating area and 2,500 lavender shrubs were replanted for an idyllic wedding backdrop.
Future plans are in place to create a boutique hotel on-site and totally transform the function room, adding additional space for guests whilst we transform the room from its daytime layout ready for the evening guests.
Previous relevant experience in the hospitality industry at managerial level is a pre-requisite.
If you are looking for a career with a progressive company, taking on interesting and exciting challenges each day, then get in touch today!
