Assistant Manager
£13.50–£14.50 per hour (equivalent to £31,500–£34,000 per year) + bonus + share of card tips (approx £3000 - £5000 per year)
About us
Passion and love for hospitality is what we’re looking for in our next Assistant Manager.
The newest addition to Craft Locals currently undergoing extensive renovations ready to open March 2026. Located in the outskirts of Rickmansworth, just a short walk from the Aquadrome and Bishop's Wood Country Park, The Rose & Crown is a welcoming, country pub with deep local roots and a bright new chapter ahead. Perfectly placed for locals, walkers and visitors alike, it’s a pub designed for relaxed pints, great food and good company.
Inside, you’ll find a proper pub atmosphere, with a carefully curated range of real ales and thoughtfully chosen wines, supported by fresh, seasonal food and excellent, friendly service. The Rose & Crown is a place where traditional pub values meet modern standards of hospitality.
Our kitchen delivers fresh, seasonal menus built around classic pub favourites, using quality ingredients and contemporary touches. On Sundays, we’re all about exceptional roasts, with perfectly cooked meats, crisp unlimited roast potatoes, seasonal veg and rich gravies worth coming back for.
With outdoor seating for warmer days, a strong sense of community and a passion for great hospitality, The Rose & Crown is a pub where locals return time and again — a place to eat well, drink better and feel at home.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a flagship pub and grow with a small but ambitious independent group.
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What’s in it for you
* Pay: £13.50–£14.50/hr (equivalent to £31,000–£33,200/year)
* Bonus: Performance-related bonus
* Tips: Share of card tips (approx £3000 - £5000 per year)
* Perks: 50% off food & 20% off drinks across the group, 28 days holiday, sharers, socials, staff discount
* Training: Weekly supplier sessions, WSET opportunities, brewery visits, leadership development
* Career path: Clear progression into Deputy Manager or GM roles as we grow
* Autonomy: The freedom to contribute ideas and influence the way the pub runs
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What you’ll be doing
* Welcoming guests and ensuring outstanding service
* Training, motivating and onboarding team members
* Supporting the GM in running the venue, including stock, rotas and systems
* Creating a brilliant atmosphere for guests
* Delivering events and managing busy shifts
* Working closely with the Head Chef to champion a fresh food offer
* Helping drive sales, manage costs and influence the P&L
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What we’re looking for
* Proven experience as an AM or Supervisor in a quality pub or restaurant
* A people person who loves leading a team
* High standards, eye for detail and passion for food, beer and hospitality
* Strong communication skills and confidence in taking responsibility in the GM’s absence
* Commercial awareness and an interest in how great service translates into profit
* Social media awareness to help showcase the pub and events
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This is your chance to build your career with a growing independent group.
Apply today and make your mark.
About Us
Craft Locals is a growing group of people-focused pubs, dedicated to delivering exceptional food, well-kept cask ale, and memorable guest experiences. We believe great pubs start with great teams, and we invest in our people — giving them the support, training, and tools they need to shine.
We’ve built systems that make running a pub straightforward and compliant, so our teams can focus on what really matters: welcoming guests and delivering an outstanding experience. From reservations to stock, scheduling to events, we use a suite of best-in-class tools — including AllGravy, MarketMan, Harri, S4Labour, Lightspeed, Trail, FoodAlert and SevenRooms — to simplify operations and keep everything running smoothly.
At Craft Locals, we’re proud to combine a love of people, food, and drink with smart systems and strong support — creating pubs that teams enjoy working in and guests love visiting.