Assistant Manager in Newquay

Location: Newquay
Salary: £150.00 per hour
Recruiter: St Austell Brewery
Job Hours: Full-time

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The Central is located in the heart of Newquay. This stylish, premium bar is a vibrant hub that showcases the town’s unique lifestyle every day and night of the year. You’ll be working in one of Cornwall’s most popular coastal destinations that’s renowned for being the surfing capital of the UK. It comes complete with stunning golden beaches and dazzling seascapes.

We’re looking for an Assistant Manager to help us deliver experiences that delight. This exciting role will see you work in an inspiring part of the world, motivating a team of passionate people while supporting and occasionally stepping in for the General Manager.

About You: 

  • Taking the helm when the General Manager is away, you motivate team members to deliver their best and ensure everything is running smoothly and efficiently.
  • Creating a warm welcome to guests comes naturally to you, making every first impression count to ensure experiences delight from the get-go.
  • Keeping a watchful eye over customer feedback means your team is always adapting to maintain high standards and improve where necessary.
  • You go above and beyond to ensure a consistently high level of service, supporting the full team including Front and Back of House during peak times.
  • You oversee the consistent production of a quality food offering and recognise the importance of the Kitchen Team.
  • Having a wealth of experience in a similar role means you are able to recognise when team members need help and you’ll support where needed.
  • A keen eye for detail means you keep all admin and cash management systems ticking along as they should, taking responsibility when the General Manager is away.
  • You know health and safety regulations like the back of your hand.
  • Team members see you as an inspiring role model and know they can depend on you for support and development.
  • You take pride and responsibility for your own development, with an eye towards becoming a General Manager one day.

What we offer you in return: 

  • 30% off food and drink in our pubs
  • 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
  • £150 towards a stay in one of our pubs
  • Tips
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers
  • Cycle to work scheme on select roles
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Career progression
  • Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Flexible working
  • Paid time off to volunteer 

Additional Info:

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St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working. 

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.


About St Austell Brewery


Independent, family-owned St Austell Brewery has been brewing beer in Cornwall since 1851. Fast forward 170 years and while traditional brewing techniques remain, innovation, passion and craftsmanship continue to evolve.

Most famous for our flagship beer, Tribute Pale Ale, our range of award-winning beers – also including Proper Job IPA and korev lager - are available in pubs and supermarkets nationwide. We're also the leading wholesale distributor of beers, ciders, minerals, wines, and spirits in the South West.

We own over 180 pubs, inns, and hotels across the West Country – including managed houses and tenancies - in some of the region's most iconic locations.

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