Assistant Manager - Rope & Anchor

Assistant Manager – The Rope & Anchor

You will have previous leadership experience within hospitality or retail and be keen to learn and grow in your role. The Rope & Anchor is one of our premium destination pubs within the Managed Estate – a characterful, food‑led site in the heart of Dunham Massey, known for quality, consistency and warm hospitality. It is a restaurant‑driven operation with beer proudly at the heart of everything it does as part of the JW Lees family, blending premium dining with a strong, well‑curated drinks offer.

The site features two dedicated function spaces, hosting small weddings, birthdays and private celebrations, alongside a large beer garden that thrives during the busy summer months. With a loyal following and strong year‑round appeal, it is a high‑standard business requiring confident leadership and attention to detail. Due to its rural location, applicants will require their own transport.

Your role as Assistant Manager will support the General Manager in leading a busy, premium food‑focused operation with a strong drinks trade and a reputation for exceptional guest experiences. You will play a key role in delivering outstanding service across the bar, restaurant and function spaces – ensuring every visit, event and celebration reflects The Rope & Anchor’s standards for quality and hospitality.

With fresh, high‑quality food at the heart of the business – complemented by a strong beer offer and seasonal garden trade – you will help drive standards, consistency and commercial performance across multiple revenue streams, including private events and summer peak trading.

We are proudly family‑owned and nearly 200 years old. JW Lees is 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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• Competitive pay plus cash tips and tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank)
• Annual profit share bonus, ensuring you share in the success of the company
• 30% discount on food and drink across our pubs, inns and hotels for you and friends and family
• 50% off food when on shift
• Discounted stays in our hotels and inns
• 24‑hour confidential wellbeing support, plus counselling provided by the Licensed Trade Charity
• Great opportunities to grow in your role and progress your career with our internal and external development programmes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
• Access to JW Benefit Hub, giving you access to a huge range of high street and online discounts
• No late‑night shifts; the latest closing time is 10:00pm