Something huge is happening at The Blue Stoops We’re giving our beautiful building a bold new look with a stunning renovation and expansion — and we’re looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to help lead the charge. This is your chance to be part of the launch team at one of North Derbyshire’s most exciting pubs. You’ll train at our neighbouring site, The Hunloke Arms, before stepping into your new role at The Blue Stoops. At Chilled Pubs, we don’t do dull or ordinary. We’re about blossom trees, cosy corners, log burners, magical courtyards, cookie monster cocktails, furry friends, endless smiles, and contagious laughter. This isn’t your average pub… it’s a Chilled Pub ! What you’ll do - Lead & Inspire – Support the Restaurant Manager and General Manager to guide a front-of-house team that delivers exceptional guest experiences. - Drive Excellence – Keep an eagle eye on ticket times, service standards, and guest satisfaction, stepping in with warmth and professionalism when needed. - Grow Your Team – Coach, mentor, and develop your team through briefings, 1:1s, and hands-on support, always driving learning & progression. - Master Operations – Help ensure smooth, efficient shifts, from food quality and service flow to the all-important atmosphere (music, lighting, and vibe).- - Be a Product Guru – Know our menus inside out so you can confidently engage with guests and support your team. - Build Togetherness – Work in partnership with the Restaurant Manager to create a positive, motivated, high-performing team culture. Who we’re looking for - A positive, energetic leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Someone who naturally lives our values Warm (make people feel welcome), Hungry (always striving for better), People Smart (understanding people and bringing out their best). - A hospitality professional with management experience, excited by the idea of launching something special. - Organised, motivated, and confident leading a team. - Flexible and happy to work evenings and weekends — because that’s when the fun happens. Why join us? - Competitive salary shared tips. - 28 days paid holiday (including Christmas & New Year’s Day off every year!). - Paid day off on your birthday. - Regular days off: Wednesday & Thursday. - Up to 70% discount across all Chilled Pubs. - Instant access to wages via Wage-Stream. - Monthly incentives, epic awards dinners, and company-wide competitions. - Pension scheme (opt in / out) after 3 months. - Career development with in-house training, external programmes, and Apprenticeships. - Wine Club – huge discounts for Chilled employees. - A sociable, friendly team where you’ll feel part of the family. Why Chilled Pubs? We’re on a mission to create North Derbyshire’s best pubs. Our success is built on strong teams, so we recruit people who are not just skilled, but who are also great team players — Warm, Hungry, and People Smart. Check out more by visiting Mission, Values & Beliefs | Chilled Pubs. If this sounds like a bit of you, we’d love to hear from you! If you’re ready to level up your career and be part of something special, apply today and help us launch the new Blue Stoops ! Curious about life at Chilled? Visit our website or check us out on socials for a sneak peek.