Assistant Manager

About Us

The Danesbury is a vibrant venue in Worcester, proud of a curated wine list, expertly crafted food by Chef Harry Milbourne, and exceptional service. We take pride in running smooth shifts, maintaining high cellar standards, and giving our guests a warm, memorable experience every time they walk through the door.

The Role

As Assistant Manager, you will work alongside the General Manager to lead daily operations, manage floor staff, and keep front-of-house and back-of-house humming. You’ll step up to run the floor with confidence, keep service seamless, and maintain our high operational and service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Shift Management: Run busy, structured shifts with energy, keeping team communication tight and service smooth.
• Quality Control: Oversee day-to-day cellar management, draught line maintenance, stock rotation, and high food service standards from the kitchen.
• Team Leadership: Assist with rota management, training, and motivating front-of-house team members.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure strict adherence to licensing laws, health and safety, food hygiene, and cash handling procedures.
• Customer Experience: Manage guest feedback with professionalism, ensuring high satisfaction across table and bar service.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 1-2 years of supervisory or assistant management experience in a busy pub/restaurant environment - though we are fully open to developing driven candidates with real potential.
• Solid understanding of cellar management and draught line maintenance.
• Proven experience managing shift rotas and leading teams under pressure.
• Strong communicator with high personal standards and attention to detail.
• Full flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and key holiday periods.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package plus cash and card tips.
• Generous staff discount across food and drink.
• Clear opportunities for career progression into general management.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

Don't hesitate to reach out directly to [email protected]

Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Store discount

Work Location: In person