Location: Royal Forester Country Inn and Restaurant
Position: Full-Time, Assistant Manager
Picture This: You're not just managing a pub; you're curating the heart of a community. The Royal Forester Country Inn is a beloved country inn where locals gather for a pint by the fire and visitors travel for a memorable meal and a unforgettable overnight stay. We're famous for our Accommodation, ( Four in a bed Winner), Sumptuous Breakfasts, 1 Rosette Restaurant and cosy friendly Atmosphere, and we're looking for a dynamic Assistant Manager to help us write our next chapter.
The Role: More Than Just a Manager
This is a unique hands-on role that blends traditional pub leadership with the creative power of modern marketing. You'll be the right hand to the General Manager, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while also taking the lead in making our pub the most talked-about spot in the county.
A Day in Your Life:
· Leading the Front-of-House Team: You'll coach, support, and roster our brilliant team of servers and bar staff, ensuring every guest feels welcome from the moment they walk in.
· Driving Excellence: You'll maintain our high standards for service, food and drink presentation, and overall customer experience.
· Social Media Storyteller: This is where you shine You'll be the voice of [Your Pub Name] online, developing and executing campaigns that fill our tables and build our community.
· Content Creation: Capture and create stunning photos and reels of our food, our atmosphere, our events, and our team.
· Campaign Management: Plan and run promotional campaigns for everything from our Sunday Roasts and seasonal menus to our quiz nights and summer festivals.
· Community Building: Engage with followers, respond to reviews, and build relationships with local influencers and businesses.
· Commercial Savvy: You'll help with stock control, supplier orders, and driving sales to meet financial targets.
Who You Are:
· A natural leader with experience in a supervisory role within a busy pub, restaurant, or hotel.
· A social media native who lives and breathes Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. You understand what makes content engaging and shareable.
· A creative thinker who gets excited about brainstorming a new menu launch or event promotion.
· A people-person with impeccable communication skills, both in person and online.
· Organised, proactive, and able to juggle the demands of service with the planning of your next big campaign.
· A genuine passion for the hospitality industry and the unique charm of a country pub.
Bonus Points If You Have:
· Experience with basic graphic design tools (like Canva).
· Experience planning and promoting events.
· A good eye for photography and videography.
What We Offer:
· A competitive salary of, £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, depending on experience].
· The opportunity to truly make your mark on a well-established business.
· A share of service charges/tips.
· Meals on duty in our fantastic kitchen.
· A supportive and fun working environment in a beautiful location.
· The chance to develop your skills in both operations and digital marketing.
Ready to Pour Your Heart Into It?
If you're ready to lead from the front and tweet about it later, we want to hear from you
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to with the subject "Assistant Manager Application".
But wait To show us your social media skills, in your cover letter please tell us about one promotional campaign you would run for [Your Pub Name] in your first month.
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The Royal Forester Inn is a passionate equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 48 per week
Work Location: In person