Assistant Manager - London

Well & Boot, Waterloo Station

Where Great Journeys Begin (and End) with Great Hospitality

Located in the heart of Waterloo Station, Well & Boot is a vibrant, welcoming pub that offers commuters, tourists, and locals alike a place to relax, refuel, and reconnect. With a focus on quality food, great drinks, and fast, friendly service, Well & Boot is a standout destination in one of London's busiest transport hubs.

If you're passionate about hospitality, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of something legendary-this could be your perfect next step.

The Role: Assistant Manager

We're looking for an Assistant Manager to join Glendola Leisure's Management Development programme. Starting your story at Well & Boot, you will be moved around London as your story unfolds to experience differing businesses and management styles. We are looking for a hands-on leader, a motivator, and a role model-we will develop you to drive performance, nurture talent, and deliver exceptional guest experiences every step of the way.

This isn't just a job-it's the start of a real career in hospitality leadership.

Your Journey: Grow, Explore, Lead

Your journey will begin at Well & Boot. But it doesn't stop there! We love to see people grow, so while you'll be firmly focused on making Well & Boot a success, you will also be on our radar for future growth. Doors will open for you to explore and progress across our other venues as new opportunities arise. Alongside this, you'll also be enrolled in our 18-month Management Development Programme-a structured pathway designed to develop your skills, knowledge, and behaviours as a future hospitality leader.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading from the front-owning the floor and setting the tone.
• Leading and inspiring a passionate team to deliver top-tier service.
• Training, mentoring, and developing your team to maintain high standards.
• Driving revenue, controlling costs, and managing food and liquor GP.
• Creating a culture of fun, excellence, and genuine hospitality.

What we're looking for:

• Someone who wears their heart on their sleeve, takes ownership, and runs the business like it's their own.
• Cool, calm, and collected pressure doesn't faze you.
• A team player with no ego-just a drive to get things done.
• Minimum 1 years' experience in a management or supervisory role (venue-dependent).
• Solid communication and organisational skills.
• Superb customer and floor service abilities.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for people.

Grow With Us - Industry-Leading Training

At Glendola Leisure, we believe in developing talent from within. That's why all our Assistant Managers are enrolled in our Management Development Course, a structured programme designed to help you thrive. Across five immersive modules, you'll learn:

• Managing Yourself and Your Team
• Social Media as a Sales Tool & How to Sell Your Business
• How to Recruit, Appraise, Counsel and Discipline Your Teams
• Commercial Acumen: How to Prepare an Annual Budget for Your Business
• Managing and Developing Food within Your Business

Whether you're stepping up or stepping in, we'll give you the tools to succeed.

What's in it for you?

We don't just offer jobs-we offer careers, community, and the chance to be part of something truly iconic. Here's what you can look forward to:

• A buzzing, fast-paced environment where no two days are ever the same.
• A close-knit team that feels more like family than colleagues.
• Real career progression with some of the best growth opportunities in the industry.
• Flexible shift patterns to help you balance work and life.
• A competitive, progressive salary, including a fixed TRONC distribution.
• Private medical cover after one year of service.
• Mental health support and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• 28 days paid holiday per year (including bank holidays).
• 25% discount at all Glendola Leisure venues.
• Annual staff events that celebrate you and your hard work.
• Opportunities to innovate and help shape the future of our business.

About Glendola Leisure Group

We're Glendola Leisure Group-a proudly family-owned hospitality company with a passion for creating unforgettable experiences. From buzzing bars to stylish restaurants, we operate a diverse portfolio of venues across London, Glasgow, Belfast, and Edinburgh.

When you join us, you become part of a tight-knit local team backed by the strength and support of our wider group. What unites us all is a shared commitment to exceptional service, expertise in our craft, and a drive to be better every single day.

We're looking for people who bring friendliness, a can-do attitude, and a genuine desire to become experts in what they do. If you're ready for a role that's as unique as you are and want to work somewhere that feels more like coming to life than clocking in, then we want to hear from you.

If you're ready to start your journey at Well & Boot and grow into something even bigger, we'd love to hear from you.