Assistant Manager – Are you a passionate and reliable Assistant Manager ready to host guests and lead a team? You will be trained and have fun whilst working in a beautiful location, with good pay and generous tips.

If so, Spider is advertising for an Assistant Manager on behalf of an independently owned eighteenth-century coaching inn nestled in Potton's ancient market square in Potton, Bedfordshire.

About them:

A true local hub, a vibrant bar and restaurant with cozy bedrooms and a friendly welcome. Since being rebuilt after the ‘great fire of Potton’ in 1783, They have been the heart and soul of the community, and they are determined to honour that tradition!

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: On offer is a starting salary of £30,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Holiday: 28 days annual leave plus Christmas Day and Birthday Day off.
• Staff discount – 20%- 25% off with a share of tips.
• Employee extras such as: cycle to work scheme, team building events and EAP scheme. Offer live in accommodation for 1 year.

About the role:

You support the General Manager and oversee the smooth running of the day-to-day operations, planning and supervising the activities of all employees to ensure the profitable running of the business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Controlling expenditure within the business
• Ensure team members achieve guest satisfaction targets through on-job coaching
• Assist in recruiting, training and managing employees
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, fire safety and food hygiene checks ensuring that they are completed and recorded
• Plan work schedules for the team
• Assist in the implementing and reviewing standard operating procedures to continuously improve a business
• Assist in monitoring employee performance and offering regular evaluation meetings designed to improve service
• Assist in the development of efficient and effective marketing strategy to promote the business
• Responsibility for all EPOS updates and ad hoc projects as required

About you:

As the successful Assistant Manager, you will possess strong leadership skills to motivate and guide employees. You will have a solid understanding of business processes and operational efficiency, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. With excellent customer service skills, you will strive to deliver exceptional experiences for the guests. A professional appearance and calm demeanour are essential, as is the ability to make informed decisions and solve problems effectively. Additionally, you will be highly organised and able to manage your time efficiently, handling the varied demands of this fast-paced role.

If you are looking for a role where you can work with a great team and develop a career, then we would like to hear from you. Please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.

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