Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager | Fordingbridge | Full Time | Up to £34,000 per annum with OTE up to £40,000 per annum

Our client is looking for an Assistant Manager who has experience with working in the hospitality industry, ideally within a busy gastro pub background. They are looking for someone who has the confidence to join an established team and learn how to maximise the business, whilst enjoying a challenging role. 

They are an established family run pub group in The New Forest area. You will be able to take plenty of pride in the role knowing that Country Inns has a reputation for some of the best food, drinks and service in The New Forest, this reputation has been built over the last 15 years.

Work somewhere where you will be able to achieve goals and success with the support of the management team. They are looking for someone to bring fresh ideas and new skills to help drive your team and business to success!

This role is considered a General Manager in waiting and they look to promote the right candidate to the General Manager position once fully trained.

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
• Excellent communication skills, and be able to lead and inspire a team within a demanding operation with rooms
• 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

What will your role look like?

• Overseeing all Pub operations in the absence of the General Manager including front and back of house
• Assist with recruitment, training and development of the team
• Follow, train 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, (url removed), Instagram, 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
• Carry out kitchen inspections on a regular basis in line with EHO standards
• Assist with all ordering, keeping on top of stock, control, rotation and wastage
• To assist in the creation of new menus and creative ideas for special food days and weeks
• To help motivate the team and drive the business forward, creating a sense of pride amongst the team

What can you expect in return?

• Excellent remuneration package, with fantastic tips paid in addition
• Substantial monthly bonus scheme
• 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 join a fantastic team
• To showcase your knowledge and skill set
• Job security
• High staff retention
• Training programme
• Family atmosphere
• Further progression opportunities

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