Role: Assistant Manager — Famous Three Kings, West Kensington
Employment: Full-time
About us
Famous Three Kings is a community-focused pub in West Kensington and part of Rose Pubs Group. We’re proud to be a local hub—serving great food, hosting regular events and creating a friendly atmosphere where neighbours and guests feel welcome.
Overview
As Assistant Manager, you’ll support the General Manager to deliver excellent, consistent service and smooth day-to-day operations. You’ll act as a role model for the team, support training and development, and help maintain brand and safety standards.
Key responsibilities
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Support GM in the daily running of the pub and lead in their absence
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Deliver consistent customer service and ensure high standards across the venue
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Coach, train and develop the team; run inductions and support performance reviews
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Manage rotas, support recruitment and ensure on-shift cover
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Oversee cash handling, till reconciliation and basic stock control
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Uphold licensing, health & safety and food‑hygiene standards
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Assist with local events and community activities to drive trade
Person specification — essential
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Management or supervisory experience in pubs, bars or casual dining
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Strong people skills and a role-model approach to leadership
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Reliable, adaptable and able to think on your feet during busy shifts
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Commitment to delivering consistently high standards for customers and teams
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Right to work in the UK; available for evenings and weekends
Desirable
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Experience in community pubs or casual dining
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Basic food-safety qualification or willingness to obtain
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Familiarity with EPOS systems
Benefits
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Competitive salary and pension contribution
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Staff discounts across Rose Pubs Group (food & drink) and guestlist opportunities
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Training, apprenticeships and clear career progression across the group
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Employee assistance programme (wellbeing support)
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Referral bonus, cycle-to-work scheme and flexible shift patterns
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The process
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Click "Apply now" and attach your CV.
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We'll invite shortlisted candidates for an initial chat with the senior team.
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Successful candidates will be asked to attend a trial shift and meet the wider team.
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If all goes well, you'll be offered the role and welcomed to the team.
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and will consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
