Assistant Manager

We're looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Assistant Manager to join our wonderful team at Eyam Tea Rooms and help shape the future of our growing independent business.

Situated in the heart of the beautiful and historic village of Eyam, our tea rooms are a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.

THE ROLE

• 4 or 5 days per week, including weekends.
• Salary: Dependent upon experience and agreed days and hours worked (£21,100–£26,350 per annum).
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within hospitality required.
• Barista experience desirable.
• Working alongside the owners to oversee the day-to-day running of the tea rooms.

This is a hands-on management position. You'll be expected to work alongside the team, leading by example while taking responsibility for key areas of the business, including staff management, stock ordering, customer experience and maintaining our high standards.

You'll also have the opportunity to bring your own creativity and ideas to the business, helping us develop our offering, improve how we work and grow our social media presence.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Daytime hours – no required evening shifts.
• Competitive hourly pay plus tips.
• Paid lunch breaks.
• Complimentary staff meal
• 10% staff discount.
• Permanent employment with a choice of 4 or 5 working days.
• Christmas Day off.
• A friendly, supportive and welcoming team.
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and develop your management experience.
• A beautiful Peak District working environment.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous leadership or supervisory experience within hospitality.
• Has excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Can think quickly, remain calm under pressure and work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Leads by example and is happy to get stuck into the day-to-day running of the tea rooms.
• Can confidently manage, support and motivate a team.
• Is organised, reliable and able to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Can take responsibility for stock control, ordering and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Is comfortable handling staff management responsibilities, including attendance, training and performance.
• Has a genuine passion for hospitality and delivering an excellent customer experience.
• Has an interest in social media and can help create engaging content and promote the business online.
• Is creative, proactive and enthusiastic about suggesting new ideas, promotions and improvements.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and presentation.
• Is positive, respectful and enjoys being part of a friendly team.

Above all, we're looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, genuinely cares about the business and wants to make a difference.

WHY JOIN US?

At Eyam Tea Rooms, you'll be joining an independent business where your contribution really matters.

We're looking for someone who wants to grow with us, not simply manage a shift. You'll have the opportunity to influence how we operate, introduce new ideas and work closely with the owners to help develop the business.

If you're looking for a management role where you can combine hands-on hospitality with creativity, responsibility and the opportunity to make your mark, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested?

Apply with your CV and a brief introduction explaining why you'd be a great addition to the Eyam Tea Rooms team.

Pay: £21,100.00-£26,350.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Eyam S32 5RB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Leadership: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person