Experienced Assistant Manager Wanted
The Five Bells Pub and Rooms, East Brabourne
Up to £45,000 per annum package including tronc - Live in position available
What we're about:
- Amazing opportunity for an ambitious manager who lives for great hospitailty
- Working creatively alongside fantastic General Manager Iryna Usenko
- Focus on hyper local produce, minimal food waste
- Great work culture, real progression opportunities within the wider group
- Excellent rate of pay and benefits
- Help drive the team to new accolades. Focus on Good Food Guide and AA.
The 5 Bells is an iconic country pub located in the picturesque village of East Brabourne just outside Ashford, known and loved by locals and the wider South Kent community alike. Winner of 2019’s National Pub of the Year Award, The Bells currently serves the best in locally sourced and seasonal dishes, built around a core menu plus daily specials. The Bells also possesses a stunning Summer terrace, complete with Garden Bar, and 4 beautiful guest rooms located above the pub.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the current team under the management of Iryna Usenko and Head Chef James Pearce, who have been involved with the group for many years. We are a company that prides itself in the culture we have created across our teams. We want our staff to enjoy what they do and want to come to work. As a result we have excellent staff retention and as part of the wider Rocksalt and Pickled Egg Pub Group, this is a fantastic opportunity for career progression within the company.
We are looking for a hard-working, creative and passionate industry professional with several years high end experience at management level, ideally within a high quality food led pub. You will responsible for assisting the GM with the smooth running of a busy 7 day a week operation, driving the business forward financially and creatively, both for the benefit of our customers and the team working alongside you.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a busy, high-quality management environment.
- Technical Skill: A strong understanding of modern culinary trends, best practices, and high-level hospitality operations.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to ensure seamless service.
- Efficiency: Highly organized with the ability to manage the demands of a multi-faceted business (Pub, Rooms, and Garden).
- Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a valid work permit/visa.
Why Join The 5 Bells?
- Expert Mentorship: Work alongside a management team eager to pass on a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
- Premier Environment: Work in a beautiful, highly-reviewed setting that values creativity and dedication.
- Career progression: This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate manager looking for career progression within The 5 Bells and wider Rocksalt Group, a company that prides itself on the working environment and culture that has been created.
If you feel the above is the perfect next challenge on your career in hospitality then do not hesitate to get in touch. We can't wait to hear from you.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ashford TN25 5LP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
