Second-in-Command to Pub Excellence

Key Responsibilities

As Assistant Manager at The Cricketers, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our busy pub. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming and looking after customers, providing exceptional service and ensuring their satisfaction.
• Helping to train and lead our team of bar and waiting staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Managing busy services and running special events, showcasing your organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Assisting in the decision-making process for beer, gin, wine, and event offerings, ensuring they align with our customers' preferences.

What We Offer

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a range of benefits and perks, including:

• A competitive salary, ranging from £25,000 to £35,000 per year, plus tronc (card tips paid into your bank).
• Paid overtime and the opportunity to earn great cash tips.
• Free meals on shift, choose from our menu.
• 30% discount for you, your friends, and family across B&P and our group, including Wagamama.
• A NEST pension scheme, helping you save for the future.
• Life assurance, providing protection for your loved ones.
• Exclusive discounts via Perks on Tap, saving you money on everyday purchases.
• A cycle to work scheme, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• A £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company.

Your Wellbeing Matters

We understand the importance of your wellbeing and offer a range of support services, including:

• A 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support, offering free counselling for all crew members.
• Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership, promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Regular social get-togethers, fostering a sense of community.
• A recognition platform, celebrating your achievements and thanking you for your hard work.

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to supporting your growth and development, offering:

• Superb internal and external development programmes, helping you progress in your career.
• Earn while you learn opportunities, partnering with national training provider HIT to support work-based level 3 and 4 apprenticeships.
• WSET level 2 and cellar management courses, enhancing your skills and knowledge.
• Opportunities for movement between our pubs, offering a long-term career with B&P.

About Us

The Cricketers is a family of 79 pubs and a company with heart, where individuality, personality, and diversity are encouraged. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably, and supporting our local communities.