Deputy Manager

About Us

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few. We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms—including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive.

Slug & Lettuce, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom (MK9 2BQ
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We are on the lookout for a driven Deputy Manager who can inspire and empower their team to create outstanding guest experiences at Slug & Lettuce. If you love motivating others, driving performance, and making a real impact, we'd love to chat.

• Provide clear guidance, encouragement, and support to help the team grow.
• Support the General Manager and work together to create and deliver our vision.
• Maintain consistency in standards and procedures.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where guests feel comfortable and valued.

Be Together. Get Together. Out Together. That’s our mantra! We’re S&L, where the lushest of eats meet all-time cocktail sensations. We’re here for a good time and a long time, because we know all the best moments are the ones to remember. We serve energy and togetherness, and our squad is what makes it all possible. We’re after the inclusive, confident, fabulous fun lovers of the world who can slay the game and make S&L the place to be.

Slug & Lettuce Milton Keynes is furnished with cute birdcage features inside along with a fantastic outside seating area. The food and drink offering is varied and can cater to all tastes, we also offer a fantastic boozy Afternoon Tea, 2‑4‑1 cocktails every day, Fizz Fridays, and Bottomless Brunch.

• Award winning Deputy Manager and General Manager development programmes
• Bonus opportunities
• Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and all your friends across our Managed Pubs
• Stonegate Xtra Rewards – Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers
• VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars
• Stonegate Hotel Discounts
• Flexible working
• Corporate Discounted Rates at David Lloyd and Pure Gym
• Discounted Dental Insurance
• Stream – Early access to your earned wages

To be considered for the Deputy Manager position at Slug & Lettuce you must be 18 or over as the role involves the sale of alcohol.

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. Please contact Slug & Lettuce directly.

• Job Title:
  
  Deputy Manager
• Location:
  
  Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
• Salary: £33,024 to £34,000 per year
• Contract:
  
  Permanent – Full‑time
• Posted: 2 days ago
• Closing date: 03/04/2026
• Job reference: SH1516648
  
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