Assistant Manager – Be a Rock Star at Butcombe!

Great people. Great pubs. A career with real potential.

At Butcombe Pubs & Inns, we’re looking for more than someone who can run a shift. We want an Assistant Manager who brings energy, ambition and a passion for hospitality. Someone who leads from the front, gets the best out of their team and wants to make a real difference to the business.

If you’re commercially minded, love developing people and want to build a career towards becoming a General Manager, we’d love to hear from you!

What’s in it for you?

• Career progression: Development opportunities to help you grow and progress towards General Manager.

• Great discounts: 30% off across Butcombe Pubs & Inns and 50% off food whilst on shift.

• Extra time off: An extra day off for your birthday, plus the option to purchase additional holiday.

• Benefits Bar: Discounts, cashback and perks across shopping, holidays, groceries and days out.

• Award-winning employer: Recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026 and winners of The Publican Awards Best Pub Employer 501+ 2026.

• Recognition and wellbeing: Length of Service Awards, our annual Bar Raiser Ball and access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

What makes a Rock Star Assistant Manager?

You take ownership, make confident decisions and look for ways to make the business better. You understand the importance of commercial performance, great guest experiences and building a team that wants to succeed.

You’ll work alongside the General Manager to:

• Lead great shifts and maintain high standards.

• Understand sales, labour, stock and profitability.

• Coach and develop your team, helping people reach their potential.

• Take ownership of challenges and identify opportunities to improve.

• Create a positive, accountable team culture where people feel valued.

Our values make us who we are

At Butcombe, our values are at the heart of everything we do.

• From the Heart: You genuinely care about people and the experience you create.

• Set the Bar High: You take pride in standards and always look to improve.

• Raise the Spirits: You bring energy, positivity and personality to the team.

• Make Us the Talk of the Town: You create memorable experiences that keep guests coming back.

Ready for your next step?

Whether you’re an experienced Assistant Manager or a Deputy Manager ready to step up, we’re looking for someone with the judgement, drive and influence to make a difference today and become a future General Manager.

Bring your ambition. Bring your personality. Be part of Butcombe.