Job Ref: THW9920
Branch: Crown Inn, Pooley Bridge
Location: Crown Inn, Pooley Bridge, Penrith
Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary with great benefits, tips (live in accommodation available) Summer Bonus
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: Varied
Hours per week: 48
Posted date: 28/06/2026
Closing date: 10/08/2026
Are you looking for the next step in your FB career?
We are searching for an Assistant Manager who can support the GM Deputy Manager in our busy Inn.
Your day to day;
- Taking control of rotas
- Managing staff levels to meet payroll budgets
- Managing and developing the skills of your team
- Being the point of call for any management issues
- Serving food, taking room reservations and looking after guests.
Who are we looking for?
You will need to be proactive and ensure the smooth running of the day to day operations of the business.
Assistant Manager is a hands-on role so you will need to be comfortable with rolling up your sleeves and getting involved with service.
We need someone with previous experience of working within a busy, food-led operation – exposure to supervisory or management duties is desirable.
Our business is open all day every day so you will need to be flexible with the times you can work.
In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;
- A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
- Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
- 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
- Health cash plan
- Generous employee discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Apprenticeships available
- Life assurance
- Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
- An engaging supportive work environment
The Crown Inn, Pooley Bridge is a jewel positioned at the northern tip of Ullswater. A 17th Century Inn that features 17 modern bedrooms, a cosy bar, and elegant restaurant that all make the most of its position within the stunning Lake District landscape. Owned by Daniel Thwaites, the Crown is perfect for someone looking for a supportive work environment in the UK’s most visited national park, easily commutable from Penrith and the nearby towns.
