We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join our talented management team.
The Rope & Anchor
The Rope & Anchor is one of our premium destination pubs within the
Managed Estate — a characterful, food-led site in the heart of Dunham Massey,
known for quality, consistency and warm hospitality. More restaurant-driven in
its approach, yet with beer proudly at the heart of everything it does as part
of the JW Lees family, it blends premium dining with a strong, well-curated
drinks offer.
The site features two dedicated function spaces, hosting small weddings,
birthdays and private celebrations, alongside a large beer garden that thrives
during the busy summer months. With a loyal following and strong year-round
appeal, it’s a high-standard business requiring confident leadership and
attention to detail. Due to its rural location in Dunham Massey, applicants
will require their own transport.
Your Role
As Assistant Manager, you’ll support the General Manager in leading a
busy, premium food-focused operation with a strong drinks trade and a
reputation for exceptional guest experiences. You’ll play a key role in
delivering outstanding service across the bar, restaurant and function spaces —
ensuring every visit, event and celebration reflects The Rope & Anchor’s
standards for quality and hospitality.
With fresh, high-quality food at the heart of the business —
complemented by a strong beer offer and seasonal garden trade — you’ll help
drive standards, consistency and commercial performance across multiple revenue
streams, including private events and summer peak trading.
This role is ideal for someone looking to step up within a quality-led
setting, refining their management skills while broadening their experience in
a standout, multi-faceted site within the Inns & Hotels division.
What we offer our
Assistant Managers:
* Competitive pay plus cash tips and tronc
(that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank)
* Annual profit share bonus, ensuring you share
in the success of the company
* 30% discount on food and drink across our
pubs, inns and hotels for you and friends and family
* 50% off food when on shift
* Discounted stays in our hotels and inns
* 24 hour confidential wellbeing support, plus
counselling provided by the Licenced Trade Charity
* Great opportunities to grow in your role and
progress your career with our internal and external development programmes
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption
policies
* Access to JW BenefitHub, giving you access to
a huge range of high street and online discounts
* No late-night shifts; the latest closing time
is 10:00pm
What an Assistant Manager does at JW Lees:
* Get the best from your team. Leading by
example, offering great service and motivating the people around you.
* Be an expert in communication and be
passionate about making every customer visit memorable.
* You will be a key support for the General
Manager, taking the helm when they are not around and taking the lead on
some areas of the business.
* Take ownership of problems and be commercially
aware.
* You will have previous leadership experience
within hospitality or retail and be keen to learn and grow in your role
About JW Lees:
Proudly family owned and nearly 200 years old, JW Lees are the original modern, traditional brewer. With 150 pubs, inns and hotels across the North West and North Wales, we are passionate about great beer, fantastic food and memorable experiences.
We put people at the heart of our business, always doing the right thing and always sticking together. Our six values are at the heart of everything we do:
Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together