Pub Shift Manager — Lead the Team, Earn Bonus & Perks

Company: J D Wetherspoon
Apply for the Pub Shift Manager — Lead the Team, Earn Bonus & Perks
Location: Highweek
Job Description:

Shift Manager – Internal (The Richard Hopkins, Newton Abbot)

Job Ref: 655327

Starting Salary: £29,013 (additional pay‑weighting within M25 and other selected locations)

Closing Date: 29‑05‑2026

Vacancy Description

At Wetherspoon, we’re passionate about providing fantastic service, serving good food and drinks and creating a great atmosphere for customers.

We believe in promoting from within. We’re looking for friendly, motivated, passionate team players who share our commitment to achieving our aims and growing the business. With plans to double sales over the next few years, we have exciting management opportunities.

Pay and Benefits

  • Starting salary of £29,013
  • 40‑hour working week
  • Complimentary meal and drink at work
  • Bonus scheme (up to 25% of salary)
  • Off‑duty employee discount of 20% (food, drinks and hotel accommodation)
  • 28 days paid holiday
  • Company sick pay (after a qualifying period)
  • Free shares in the company (after 18 months service)
  • Pension scheme
  • Loyalty reward (additional holiday, after five years service)
  • Future pub management opportunities

The Role

As a shift manager you will support the pub manager in the day‑to‑day running of the pub.

  • Training, leading, supporting and motivating the team
  • Managing the pub’s operation during shifts, including compliance with company operating standards and legislation, customer handling, administration and cash management
  • Prioritising tasks, delegating and problem‑solving
  • Working a variety of shifts across the week (front of house and kitchen)
  • Delivering high standards in all areas: cleanliness, product quality, customer service, maintenance and atmosphere
  • Ensuring bar, kitchen, cellar, toilets, front and back of house are cleaned and maintained throughout the day, following company guidelines and the CAYG philosophy
  • Managing office administration, cash control, stock management and deliveries

We will provide loan‑shaped training, so with the right outlook, commitment and training you can succeed.

You will need to be a people‑focused, driven, committed, passionate and professional team player.

Does this sound like you? Apply today to continue your long and rewarding career with the Wetherspoon team.

Hours Per Week

40 hours

Monday – Flexible; Tuesday – Flexible; Wednesday – Flexible; Thursday – Flexible; Friday – Flexible; Saturday – Flexible; Sunday – Flexible

EEO Statement

Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome. When you are at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences, or beliefs, we’ll ensure you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.

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Posted: May 27th, 2026