Job Description

Company Description

🌟 Ready to be part of the next chapter?

Where heritage meets great drinks, fantastic food and a whole lot of atmosphere.

The Golden Hind is a much-loved Cambridge pub with a welcoming, lively feel and plenty going on. From catching up over a cold beer and sharing small plates with friends, to enjoying great pub classics, live sport and live music, there’s something for everyone.

And now, six months on from a significant investment in the pub, we’re looking for an ambitious Assistant Manager to join the team and help us build on that momentum.

If you’re someone who loves hospitality, enjoys leading people and wants to be part of a pub with plenty of opportunity to grow, this could be your next move.

🍻 Why the Golden Hind?

The Golden Hind is all about bringing people together.

Whether customers are joining us for a family meal, meeting friends for drinks, watching the big game or enjoying live music and events, we’re proud to create a pub where people feel welcome and want to come back.

We’ve got Sky Sports and TNT Sports, live music and events, a great beer garden and a menu packed with pub favourites, alongside a fantastic drinks range.

We’re also proudly dog-friendly, welcome coaches and have disabled facilities, making the Golden Hind a pub for everyone.

Following our recent investment, there’s a real opportunity to build on the pub’s success, grow the customer base and make the most of everything the Golden Hind has to offer.

Job Description

🚀 What's the opportunity?

As Assistant Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the management team, working closely with the General Manager to drive the pub forward and deliver brilliant experiences for our customers.

You’ll be a visible leader on the floor, helping to create a positive atmosphere for both customers and the team.

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 from the front, setting the standard for great service, hospitality and customer experiences.
• Motivate, coach and develop the team, helping everyone to perform at their best.
• Take ownership of your shifts and confidently make decisions when things get busy.
• Help build on our recent investment and identify opportunities to grow the business.
• Drive sales across our food, drinks, events and live sport offer.
• Help maximise the pub’s entertainment, including live music and events.
• Build strong relationships with our customers and help develop the Golden Hind’s reputation within the local community.
• Champion high standards across service, food, cleanliness, safety and compliance.
• Bring energy, ideas and enthusiasm to the pub and help make the most of this exciting next chapter.
• Develop your own career with Greene King, with training and progression opportunities available at every stage.

Qualifications

👊 What we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who has energy, ambition and a genuine passion for hospitality.

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 passion for creating great customer experiences and building relationships with guests.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• The confidence to take ownership and lead a busy shift.
• A hands-on approach – you’ll be happy getting stuck in alongside your team.
• A commercial mindset and an eye for opportunities to drive sales and grow the business.
• High standards and attention to detail across service, food, safety and compliance.
• The ambition to progress your career and make the most of the opportunities at Greene King.
• A Personal Licence, or the ability to obtain one.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

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 favourite 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 to be part of what's next?

The Golden Hind has heritage, personality, great people and a fresh investment behind it. Now we’re looking for an Assistant Manager who can help us build on that success and take the pub into its next chapter.

If you’re ready to lead a team, grow a business and grow your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Bring your energy. Build on the momentum. Make the Golden Hind yours.

Apply today!