Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager

Package: GBP28k

About Us:

The core team of Graham, Ed and Ian have a varied mix of skills and sector experience but are united by a passion for decent food, nice drinks and living life to the full. We believe the Boat is special but could be exceptional and recognise that putting together the right team will be key to this. Click here to read more about the core team.

About You:

The key to our success will be the crew we have on board and our expectation is that you will;

Have an input into all aspects of pub life

Be a self -starter

Be professional in your approach to all things!

Be reliable and trustworthy

Be energetic

Be kind

and finally

Be on time!

Specific Responsibilities & Duties

To deputise for the manager when he/she is not available and to direct other staff as appropriate

To help recruit, manage and motivate the staff at the Boat and help ensure that rotas are efficient, fair and in line with pre-agreed budgets.

To help ensure that the culture within the pub is a happy one and that everyone is well trained and knows exactly what they are supposed to do when.

To look after customers with warmth and smiles as if they were important guests in your own home and to make sure that other staff do the same.

To help make sure that all products sold to customers are of the highest order, are to spec' and done so in a swift, efficient and friendly manner.

To help choose and influence the sourcing of products, primarily local or regional, to sell to our customers that are of the highest standards and that will deliver an overall GP of 70%. The is includes food, beer, wines, spirits and soft drinks.

To help ensure that the highest standard of hygiene, due diligence and health and safety is maintained at all times.

To make sure that all stock and cash is managed, accounted for and reconciled according to the daily, weekly and monthly routines

To help run the business as a whole in a sustainable and profitable manner

To always ensure that the premises and its contents are managed in a safe and secure way and that any doors that should be kept locked are done so at the appropriate times

General Responsibilities

Comply with all Company policies and procedures, especially health and safety.

Be flexible and adaptable and take a proactive approach to work

Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required

Essential Qualifications

Good general education

Current, clean driving licence and/or organised reliable transport to work

Experience in hospitality, catering or retail

Desirable Qualifications

Further Education qualifications

Management qualification

Skills, Experience and Attributes

Passionate and knowledgeable about food, beer and wines

Excellent management skills and financial understanding

Happy to be a decision maker and give staff direction

Great at training and supporting team members

Experience of cellar management and cask beers in particular

Excellent organisational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Good team worker

The ability to prioritise and work under pressure

Ability to use own initiative and work with minimum supervision

Flexible approach to work

Smart appearance& good standard of hygiene (N.B any tattoos must be discrete and covered. Modest ear piercings and nose studs are fine but other metalwork should be removed when working).

INTERESTED? For more information & to make an application - CLICK ON APPLY and visit our website.