Assistant Manager – The Heathy Farm, Crawley
Salary: £32,000–£34,000 per annum
About The Heathy Farm
Are you a passionate hospitality professional ready to take the next step in your career? Join us at The Heathy Farm, a charming, character-filled pub in Crawley, where great food, friendly service and memorable customer experiences bring people together.
Set within a beautiful 500-year-old farmhouse, The Heathy Farm combines traditional charm with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. With its original features, spacious beer garden, outdoor play area and fantastic pub food, it's a place where there's always an opportunity to make someone's day.
We're looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Manager who loves hospitality, thrives in a busy environment and knows how to bring out the best in their team.
What you'll do as Assistant Manager
Working closely with the General Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the pub, helping to deliver brilliant customer experiences while driving team performance and business success.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading from the front: Support the General Manager in running the pub, taking ownership of shifts and stepping up to lead the business in their absence.
Creating great experiences: Make every customer feel welcome, ensuring fantastic service and memorable visits.
Developing your team: Coach, motivate and support your colleagues, helping them build their confidence and reach their potential.
Driving business performance: Look for opportunities to grow sales, maximise trading opportunities and encourage customers to return.
Maintaining high standards: Ensure excellent standards across food, drink, cleanliness, health and safety, and compliance.
Building a positive culture: Lead by example, communicate effectively and create an environment where everyone feels valued.
Making it happen: Stay hands-on during busy periods, adapt to challenges and keep the pub running smoothly.
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who brings energy, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for hospitality.
You'll ideally have:
Experience leading a team in hospitality, whether as an Assistant Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader ready for the next step.
A natural ability to motivate people and get the best out of your team.
A customer-first mindset and a passion for delivering excellent service.
Confidence managing busy shifts and making decisions when it matters.
A commercial mindset, with an understanding of how great service and strong standards contribute to business success.
A positive, hands-on approach and the ambition to continue developing your career.
Most importantly, you'll be someone who leads by example, enjoys being part of the action and takes pride in creating a pub that customers love returning to.
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
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