Assistant Manager

Assistant ManagerSalary : £30,000 plus £4000 bonus and excellent benefitsLocation: CarlisleMy client is a growing and financially strong leisure business, with a passion for bringing families and friends together for affordable fun and healthy competition.With state-of-the-art bowling alleys, delicious food and drink and awesome arcades, they promise to keep everyone entertained. With 74 centres across the UK, fantastic fun is never too far away. All of their bowling centres are equipped with at least 14 lanes, a licensed bar, Hollywood Diner and an amusements zone cram-jammed with the latest games.They continue to expand their estate and look for profitable opportunities to grow, with an average of three new sites opening each year and are an employer who will invest in you and develop your career further.Role OverviewWhen joining my client as an Assistant Manager, you will receive a thorough induction, to set you up for success and make sure you are fully trained across all areas of the busy centre, including the lanes, the bar and diner, and the amusements area.Within their fast-paced, dynamic world, you will be at the very centre of their experience, to support the effective operation of the business, injecting fun and positivity into the team and enhancing the customer journey.Your responsibilities will range from coaching and mentoring the team, and running an exceptional operation, front-of-house, to supporting the General Manager back-of-house in delivering on centre goals and financial targets.You will be responsible for guaranteeing that your centre has the best standards and service in the industry to ensure the centre is a safe and fun environment for our customers.Candidate requirementsManagement experience, ideally within the leisure, hospitality, or retail industryA passion for customer serviceEvidence of inspiring and developing large teamsA willingness to work nights and weekendsDesire for successWhat’s in it for you? The opportunity to earn an extra £1 per hour, paid to you every month, as part of their monthly bonus schemeAdditional pay for extra shifts you workThe opportunity to earn an excellent centre outperformance bonus50% off food when you are workingAccess to their in-house Centre Manager in Training programme and apprenticeshipsFree games vouchers every month30% discount off food and drink for you and up to five friendsAccess to their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, plus access to their dedicated Mental Health First AidersThe opportunity to join their healthcare cash planFinancial long service awardsEnhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave benefits

Created: 2025-09-11