Assistant Manager - Stockport
JW Lees
Estimated pay: £9.74-11.86 per hour
Stockport, Greater Manchester
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About JW Lees
JW Lees is a brewery and pub company. They run pubs and hotels in North West England and North Wales.
Job description from JW Lees
We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join our talented management team.
What we offer our Assistant Managers:
- Annual profit share, ensuring you share in the success of the company
- 30% discount on food and drink across our pubs and inns for you and friends and family
- 50% off food when on shift
- Discounted stays in our hotels and inns
- Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistant Programme
- Great opportunities to grow in your role and progress your career
- Access to JW BenefitHub, giving you access to a huge range of high street and online discounts
What an Assistant Manager does at JW Lees:
- Get the best from your team. Leading by example, offering great service and motivating the people around you.
- Be an expert in communication and be passionate about making every customer visit memorable.
- You will be a key support for the General Manager, taking the helm when they are not around and taking the lead on some areas of the business.
- Take ownership of problems and be commercially aware.
- You will have previous leadership experience within hospitality or retail and be keen to learn and grow in your role
About JW Lees:
Proudly family owned and nearly 200 years old, JW Lees are the original modern, traditional brewer. With 150 pubs, inns and hotels across the North West and North Wales, we are passionate about great beer, fantastic food and memorable experiences.
We put people at the heart of our business, always doing the right thing and always sticking together. Our six values are at the heart of everything we do:
Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together
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What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do assistant managers at JW Lees get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
90% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do JW Lees pay assistant managers sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
90% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do assistant managers get of their shift pattern at JW Lees?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 80% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 20% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Good
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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do assistant managers at JW Lees get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
70% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for assistant managers to book a holiday at JW Lees?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
70% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Workplace
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Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for assistant managers to work at JW Lees?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
90% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Okay
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Only some people recommend their team
Do assistant managers at JW Lees recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do assistant managers get enough training when they start at JW Lees?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
What JW Lees employees say about their job
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Best thing
Staff benefits and the general manager, travel convenience and morale
Worst thing
Head chef and other specific staff members make things more difficult than needed
Kitchen porter at JW Lees, March 2025
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Best thing
Some coworkers, relationships with regular customers
Worst thing
Having to deal with some disrespectful customers (not always dealt with because it’s expected), long hours on feet
Bar staff at JW Lees, September 2024
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