Assistant Manager – Award Winning Pub, Bar & Restaurant Group – Quality – London
We at Wren Tavern are currently recruiting for a talented and driven Assistant Manager with personality and charisma to join our growing, people‑focused business.
The Wren Tavern is the City’s latest gem — a pub with a difference, nominated Best City of London Pub in 2025 and fast becoming one of the best pubs in London. We serve the very best of British cuisine featuring London’s oldest butcher, boast a secret whisky vault, and host a speakeasy cocktail bar in the basement (5cc) serving artisan cocktails, ideal for parties and events.
The Role
As Assistant Manager, you will support the General Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the business, ensuring the venue operates smoothly, efficiently and to the highest standards.
- Supporting the day‑to‑day run of the venue.
- Leading from the front on the floor.
- Staff training and development.
- Maintaining excellent service standards and guest experience.
- Supporting a strong team and being part of a close‑knit family culture.
Cocktail knowledge and mixology experience is a plus, but not essential. Due to late closing times, candidates must be able to travel home safely if public transport is no longer running.
What We’re Looking For
- Take ownership and pride in your work.
- Calm, organised and able to manage pressure with ease.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Confident delivering excellent customer and floor service.
- Passionate about people, training, mentoring and growing a team.
- A supportive leader who enjoys being part of a strong team culture.
- Personal Licence holder beneficial, but not essential.
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive salary & bonus scheme.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Clear career progression with regular new openings.
- Discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants.
- Opportunity to take ownership and be involved in running your business.
- Annual team trips abroad, management incentives and socials.
- 28 days holiday.
- Staff meals on shift.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Referral scheme – earn up to £1,000 per successful referral.
- Wagestream – access your wages anytime.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
Requirements
- Experience: Required.
- Employment: Full‑time.
- Salary: £15 – £18 hourly.
- Benefits: Plus bonus based on targets.
- Starting time: Immediate start.
About The Wren Tavern
Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest‑growing sales. The Company was then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020.
