Job Description

Assistant General Manager | The Royal Standard of England

Where history meets hospitality - be part of something legendary.

Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

33,000-37,000 + Bonuses
Live-in available (110/week with private bathroom)
42-48 hours/week - must work weekends

About Us

The Royal Standard of England is

Britain's oldest free house pub

, with over 900 years of history and a reputation built over the past two decades under current ownership. We're more than just a historic destination - we're a fiercely independent, fast-paced pub and restaurant doing up to

450 covers on a Sunday

alone. If you want to work in a business where your contribution genuinely matters, you've just found it.

Take the time to look us up: www.theoldestpub.com - you'll want to understand who we are before you apply.

The Role: Assistant General Manager

As Assistant General Manager, you'll lead by example on the floor, motivate and develop a team of around

45 staff

, and ensure our high standards of service are consistently delivered. This is a

hands-on

role--you'll be involved in every part of service, from guest interaction to running food, solving issues, and supporting your team at peak times.

This isn't a clipboard-and-laptop kind of job. It's about

real hospitality

and

real leadership

.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a team with confidence, maturity, and energy--especially during busy services. Deliver exceptional guest experiences by ensuring our service systems are followed to the letter. Upsell at the table and help boost team tips and revenue. Master team scheduling and rota planning, resolving issues quickly and fairly. Coach part-time and student staff to thrive under pressure and grow in their roles. Take ownership of problems, act before issues escalate, and support where needed--from pot wash to front door. Monitor costs, margins, and day-to-day operations with a commercial mindset.

What We're Looking For

Curious & Engaged

: You ask why, look deeper, and always want to improve.

Proactive

: You don't wait to be told--you step in and solve problems before they hit the floor.

Detail-Oriented

: You know it's the little things that make service run smoothly.

Mature & Reliable

: You take full ownership of your role, show up on time, and lead by example.

Understand what Sobriety means

Team-Focused

: You understand this role is about the guest, not your ego or convenience.

You'll Succeed If You Are...

A preferred

non-smoker

, experienced in hospitality, and passionate about guest experience. Comfortable managing large teams in a

fast-paced

pub/restaurant environment. Willing to

lead from the front

and coach less experienced staff, especially at weekends. Confident under pressure and

decisive when it counts

. A strong communicator who doesn't hide behind the office door. In it for the

team, not just yourself

.

This Role Isn't for You If...

You struggle with conflict, scheduling, or stepping into different roles as needed. You wait for others to fix problems rather than acting. You're more focused on finishing early or clock-watching than delivering great service. You put your self interest above the pub and guests

Requirements

Own transport

or willingness to live-in.

Hospitality management or FOH leadership experience

. Passion for people, service, and standards. Strong leadership and accountability.

Ask me for 20 for showing me you have read the job description.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

Visit www.theoldestpub.com to learn more about us.
Send your CV to

go@theoldestpub.com

- we'd love to hear from you.

Be a part of history. Serve something memorable. Lead something special.

The Royal Standard of England

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 33,000.00-37,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

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Work authorisation:

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Work Location: In person