Assistant General Manager
The Duke William
Founded in 2011, The Rocksalt Group is an independent, award-winning collection of restaurants and pubs along the South Coast of Kent. At the heart of the group is Rocksalt, its flagship restaurant, which has proudly held 2 AA Rosettes for 12 consecutive years. Nearby, its sister venues—Little Rock, a vibrant fish restaurant, and Pilot, a laid-back beach bar—offer exceptional dining experiences in Folkestone Harbour. The Rocksalt Group also operates a selection of highly regarded pubs under The Pickled Egg Pub Company, each known for its warm hospitality and quality cuisine. Executive Group Chef Marcin Szelag, who has been with the group since Rocksalt first opened its doors, now leads a talented team of chefs across all venues. With a passion for locally sourced, seasonal ingredients from trusted suppliers, Marcin plays a key role in shaping the group's menus and maintaining its reputation for excellence.
Working at The Duke William
Along with The Duke William, The Pickled Egg Pub Company own and operate 3 other sites across Kent. These include The Radnor Arms, a recently-renovated victorian pub in the Old Bouverie district of Folkestone, The Woolpack, a beautiful 16th century inn nestled in the peacefully picturesque village of Warehorne and The Five Bells, a stunning 16th century inn overlooking the rolling hills of the North Downs in East Brabourne.
- Working as part of the team, making a positive contribution to the friendly atmosphere and smooth running of the premises
- Understand and communicate the menu and all products available
- Handling payments
- A passion for all things Food and Drink coupled with a desire to expand their knowledge about new and interesting produce and products.
Up to £42,500 Salary Package Plus Benefits
Set in the heart of the Garden of England, the Duke boasts four guest rooms, a traditional roaring fire in the heart of the pub for the winter and a beautiful terrace and garden for the summer, both complemented by constantly evolving food and drink menus created using the superb local and seasonal produce the surrounding area has to offer. The Duke is also starting to gather a great reputation for hosting private hire events including wedding receptions during the summer months. Located just ten minutes outside the historic City of Canterbury, the pub has been listed in The Times 30 Best Pubs for Summer, The Sunday Times 50 Best Value Hotels in The UK and listed in the Michelin Guide. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team under the long serving management of Head Chef Joe Hawkes (for has worked for us for over 5 years starting his career with us at Rocksalt before taking over as Head Chef at The Duke). Our General Manager Hugh Rowberry is used to running London pubs and has a wealth of knowledge in this area, having introduced a variety of events for the local community such as Live Music and Quiz Nights, which are always popular monthly events for the locals. We are currently recruiting for an Assistant GM. We are looking for a hardworking, creative and charismatic industry professional, with a proven track record of success in pub operations. You will be responsible for the smooth day to day running of the business in the GMs absence. You will be expected to bring fresh, new and exciting ideas. You will work directly with Hugh, managing the team and staff costs and have some responsibility for staff training along with opening and closing the building. Previous experience of EPOS and Open Table would be beneficial. Further information on key responsibilities will be provided at the next stage of the interview process. We offer many excellent staff benefits including:- Tips for all staff Staff Discounts Guaranteed Birthday off Company Pension Regular staff incentives such as performance bonuses Supplier visits
- Applicants must be well presented and highly motivated
- Possess superb customer service and communication skills
- High end hospitality experience is preferred