Assistant manager is required for a busy historic venue with a nice clientele and a very friendly team.
The Haunch of Venison is one of the regions oldest hostelries and the first record is circa 1320 when the building was used to house craftsmen working on the Cathedral spire.
Under the fireplace there is a former bread oven now with secure iron gate across it beyond which is a smoke preserved mummified hand. It is believed to be from an 18th century demented whist player who lost it in a card game due cheating. The hand has been stolen few times, but now it is securely locked. When the heating system was changed in the Choristers part of the Cathedral the marble tiles were used in the bar to create the unique floor.
The "Horsebox" bar at the front on the right hand side on a ground floor is referred as a "Ladies Snug" dating back to the times where public houses were for men only. The paneled bar counter has a pewter top which is one of a six in the entire country and there is a rare wooden carved elevated arch with seven origin gravity-fed spirit taps fitted in 1909. According to CAMRA there are only five of them left in the United Kingdom. There are no dispensers on the counter and hand pumps are affixed to the bar back-fitting, which also has drawers - very rare as well. The "Horsebox" was reputedly used by Winston Churchill and Dwight Eisenhower during the planning of D-Day landings back in 1944.
The Candidate will be:
Working mostly afternoon shifts and weekends
Managing and training a small team of approximately 3-5 members of staff
Closing and cashing up at the end of the night
Controlling stock and re-ordering as required
Receiving deliveries
In charge of general day to day operations
Working with and reporting to the proprietor and GM
The Candidate:
The ideal person is outgoing, friendly, reliable with good communication skills, and a proven track record working in busy environment. You will be expected to motivate and develop your team to get the best results from them, as well as delegate duties and tasks to staff to meet objectives. You should be able to spot problems in advance, deal with pressure and show initiative. Some supervisor or management experience would be an advantage.
Other factors that would be advantageous:
A personal license
Cellar & stock management experience
Living locally
What we can offer you:
Free food on duty
Best working environment
Shifts flexibility
Pension scheme
An opportunity to implement your own ideas
Training to add to your skills
National Qualification Scheme
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.00-£15.00 per hour
Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Tips

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you live in Salisbury or nearby?

Experience:

• Supervising: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person