Greene King
Assistant Manager
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Company Description
Ready to make your mark on a Cambridge institution?
Some pubs have a story to tell. The Baron of Beef has been telling its story since 1752.
This Grade II listed pub is full of character, history, and personality, and we’re looking for an ambitious Assistant Manager to join the team and play a key role in its next chapter.
Right in the heart of Cambridge, the Baron of Beef is a much-loved community pub with a loyal customer base, a great atmosphere, and plenty going on. From live music and karaoke to live sport, great pub food, and a well-stocked bar, no two shifts are quite the same.
If you’re an experienced hospitality leader who loves being in the thick of the action and is looking for a role where you can develop your leadership skills and progress your career, this could be the opportunity for you.
Job Description
Why the Baron of Beef?
Because this isn't just another pub.
Dating back to 1752, the Baron of Beef is steeped in Cambridge history. This Grade II listed pub has welcomed generations of locals and visitors and is packed with the kind of character you simply can't create.
Today, we combine that historic charm with everything customers love about a great modern local.
We’ve got live music, karaoke, live sport, great food, and a brilliant bar, creating a lively atmosphere throughout the week.
As Assistant Manager, you’ll be right at the heart of it – helping to create the kind of welcoming experience that keeps our customers coming back.
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What's the opportunity?
As Assistant Manager, you’ll work closely with the General Manager to help lead the pub, support the team, and drive the business forward.
You’ll be a key part of the management team, leading from the front and making sure every shift delivers great experiences for our customers.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Support the General Manager with the day-to-day running of the pub and lead the business in their absence.
- Lead and motivate the team, creating a positive environment where people can do their best work.
- Bring the Baron of Beef to life by delivering great customer experiences and a welcoming atmosphere.
- Take ownership of your shifts, confidently making decisions and keeping things running smoothly when it gets busy.
- Support the team with training, coaching, and development, helping people grow their skills and confidence.
- Help drive sales and maximize opportunities across our food, drinks, entertainment, and live sport offer.
- Build strong relationships with our customers and help maintain the pub's excellent reputation.
- Champion high standards across service, food, cleanliness, safety, and compliance.
- Bring new ideas and energy to the business and look for opportunities to help us grow.
- Develop your own management career, with the support and training to help you take your next step with Greene King.
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What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who loves hospitality, enjoys leading people, and wants to build a career in pub management.
You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience in an Assistant Manager, Supervisor, Team Leader, or similar hospitality leadership role.
- Experience working in a busy pub, restaurant, bar, or hospitality environment.
- A genuine passion for delivering great customer experiences.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and get the best out of your team.
- The confidence to take ownership, make decisions, and lead a shift.
- A positive, hands-on approach – you’ll be happy getting stuck in alongside your team.
- A commercial mindset and an interest in finding ways to drive sales and grow the business.
- High standards and attention to detail across service, food, safety, and compliance.
- The ambition and motivation to develop your career and progress with Greene King.
- A Personal Licence, or the ability to obtain one.
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- You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution, as well as:
- The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
- Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favorite food and drink at a discount.
- Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
- Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies.
- Menopause Friendly Employer.
- Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
- Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
- Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
- Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…
CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE, AND THAT THEY BELONG
We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.
Ready for your next move?
If you're an experienced hospitality professional looking for a role where you can lead a team, develop your skills, and build towards your next career move, we’d love to hear from you.
The Baron of Beef has history, personality, and plenty of opportunity – now we’re looking for the right Assistant Manager to help us take it forward.
Lead the team. Bring the pub to life. Write your chapter at the Baron of Beef.
Apply today!
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Dept. L4/House: Baron of Beef (Cambridge) - 03017
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