Assistant Manager – Chef & Brewer
The Red Lion, Martlesham, Suffolk | £31,000–£34,750 per year
Ready to take the next step in your pub management career?
Are you a passionate hospitality professional who loves creating memorable experiences for customers and bringing out the best in a team? At The Red Lion, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join our team and help deliver fantastic food, great service and a warm country-pub welcome.
About The Red Lion
Nestled in Martlesham, near Woodbridge, The Red Lion is a charming, historic country pub with plenty of character. As part of Chef & Brewer, we pride ourselves on serving quality pub classics, seasonal specials and traditional Sunday roasts in a welcoming atmosphere.
With a beautiful beer garden, a cosy setting and space for special occasions, there’s plenty to make every visit memorable. You’ll be joining a pub where great hospitality, teamwork and attention to detail make all the difference.
What will you be doing?
Working closely with the General Manager, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the pub, helping to create a fantastic experience for every customer.
You’ll be:
Leading from the front: Inspiring your team to deliver friendly, attentive service and creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.
Supporting your team: Coaching, developing and motivating team members to reach their potential.
Delivering great hospitality: Ensuring customers enjoy fantastic food, drinks and service every time they visit.
Driving pub performance: Supporting sales, managing costs and spotting opportunities to grow the business.
Keeping standards high: Making sure health, safety, cleanliness and operational standards are consistently met.
Working together: Partnering with the General Manager to keep the pub running smoothly and deliver shared goals.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who brings energy, ambition and a genuine passion for hospitality.
You’ll ideally have:
Experience in a supervisory or management role within hospitality.
The confidence to lead a team and set a positive example.
A customer-first mindset and a passion for delivering memorable experiences.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and driving results.
The ambition to develop your skills and progress your career.
We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…
You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:
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.
#LI-LC1