Job Description

Assistant General Manager - Rising Sun, Nether Green - an Abbeydale Brewery Employee Owned Pub

The Rising Sun, Fulwood Road, Sheffield has a new opening for a Duty Manager to help lead and develop our existing team, with a specific focus on food service.

We are a passionate and successful independent venue intent on curating an incredible community focused pub offering excellent local real ale, craft beer and wines, all in a very welcoming and dog-friendly environment. This works alongside our high-quality gastro food offering with an emphasis on excellent quality fresh food, which has been locally sourced and is professionally served in our dedicated dining room and throughout the venue. We were voted CAMRA Pub of the Year 2023 and Pub of the Year Sheffield West 2022, 2023 and 2025.

A 10-minute walk from Ecclesall Road with excellent transport links, we're located in the leafy suburb of Nethergreen and on the doorstep of the affluent Fulwood Village, bordering the S10/S11 postcode area. The company has a welcoming and independent feel, making it an enjoyable place to work with a highly professional and hospitable team. It has also recently transitioned to Employee Ownership, which means the business is owned by, and operated for, the benefit of its employees, with a chance for profit share further down the line.

We have always been an employee focussed company, with an emphasis on creativity and personal progression, and our transition to an employee ownership trust has cemented this further. We work hard to ensure a high quality of life for our staff and to provide an enjoyable working atmosphere where staff feel valued and able to communicate openly with management at all levels. To this end, we can offer:

All overtime to be paid on a monthly basis - no extra shifts for no reward Good work-life balance, with reasonable working hours and 2 full days off A balance between day and night shifts with no open to closes Reasonable finish times, often by 11:30pm and rarely later than 12am Trust membership after 2 years of employment Private medical insurance with optical and dental benefit, following completion of your probationary period Full training and development including beer training at the brewery and the chance to do a brew day. Discount at the brewery shop and across food and drinks at the pub for you and three guests Personal license course, if required plus food hygiene & allergen, cellar standards and H+S training all offered as standard, plus a commitment to ongoing training and development Annual inflation based pay rises A progressive and positive work environment that can be flexible around home-life commitments Bonus structure based on site audit results

The job role

You would work directly under the highly experienced General Manager to ensure the smooth running of the venue day to day, and to take responsibility for the happiness and welfare of our employees and customers. Your input towards the future growth and direction of the business will be exceedingly important and we want you to bring something you are passionate about with you (examples could be training and development, events, products, food service, tighter standards, music) to truly make your own mark on the venue.

Responsibilities include the following and full training can be given in all areas:

Building management, Health & Safety compliance, weekly admin, cash & stock control - we have clear and well-structured systems in place to make this easy Managing Employees - this is a senior role and you will be expected to develop and support your team, and support the GM with HR matters as required Cellar Management Contribution towards management of social media channels and the website Customer service - must be customer focussed and able to make guests welcome. Experience of full table service and managing online reservation software would be helpful (currently transitioning to Collins) Take overall responsibility for the monthly site audits, ensuring staff are all working towards the same standards, and receive a quarterly bonus linked to this Provide direct cover for the General Manager during any period of annual leave or sickness, upholding their standards at all times

Who we're looking for

A committed, highly organised individual with an eye for detail who leads by example at all times and is passionate about what they do. Someone who is people focussed, sociable, has a can-do attitude and a drive to succeed.

Experience working in a gastro-pub or a similar environment is essential, whilst cellar management training and a passion for real ales and craft beer would be a bonus. We are looking for someone with previous experience working in an Assistant General Manager role, but would also consider applications from strong Duty Managers looking to take the next step in their career path.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Quarterly bonus Tips
Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Profit sharing
Schedule:

Day shift Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DM060625