Duty Manager

Duty Manager – The Kings Head, Wye

Pub Opening \| Launch Team \| Contemporary Pubs

Want to be part of something exciting?

Contemporary Pubs is continuing its ambitious growth, and we’re looking for an experienced and passionate Duty Manager to join the opening team at The Kings Head — a beautifully refurbished gastropub set to become one of Kent’s standout hospitality destinations.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the launch and ongoing success of a premium pub operation with an established reputation for exceptional food, service, and guest experience.

About Contemporary Pubs

Contemporary Pubs is the hospitality group behind some of Kent’s most celebrated food\-led pubs, including the multi\-award\-winning The Tiger Inn, The Kings Arms, and The Marquis of Granby.

Known for combining exceptional food, warm hospitality, stylish interiors, and community\-focused venues, Contemporary Pubs has built a strong reputation for delivering memorable guest experiences while creating exciting career opportunities for ambitious hospitality professionals.

As the business continues to grow, The Kings Head represents the next chapter in an expanding portfolio of standout venues across the county.

Our kitchen team brings experience from Rosette and Michelin\-standard kitchens, reflected in menus that combine creativity, premium ingredients, and refined takes on classic favourites. Front of house is equally important to us — knowledgeable, personable service is at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in developing and promoting talent within the business.

For the right candidate, this role offers genuine progression opportunities within a growing and highly respected pub group.

The Role

As Duty Manager, you’ll support the day\-to\-day running of the pub, helping to deliver exceptional operational standards, outstanding customer experiences, and a positive working environment for the team.

We’re looking for a confident, hands\-on leader who thrives in a fast\-paced hospitality setting and can help oversee front of house operations while maintaining the high standards Contemporary Pubs is known for.

Package

• Salary: £30,500 per annum


• Tips: circa £6,000–£8,000 per annum, paid monthly


• Full\-time, permanent position


• Based on a 45\-hour per week contract

• Deliver exceptional customer experiences and exceed guest expectations


• Support and motivate the front of house team through strong leadership and training


• Assist with the day\-to\-day management of the venue and service operations


• Maintain exceptional cleanliness and operational standards throughout the pub


• Support stock control, ordering, rotas, and labour management


• Handle customer feedback and complaints professionally and efficiently


• Ensure all health \& safety procedures are maintained and followed


• Lead by example to create a positive, professional, and energetic working environment


• Support management in driving sales, standards, and local reputation

• Previous supervisory or management experience within a pub, restaurant, hotel, or events environment


• A genuine passion for hospitality, food, and customer service


• Strong communication and leadership skills


• Organised, reliable, and proactive


• A hands\-on team player with high standards and attention to detail


• Confident, enthusiastic, and personable


• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment


• IT competent, including basic spreadsheets and word processing


• Ambitious and motivated, with a desire to progress within a growing company

• Ongoing support, training, and development


• Clear progression opportunities within Contemporary Pubs


• Competitive salary and excellent tips package


• Staff discount on food and drink across all Contemporary Pubs venues


• Pension contribution

Experience

• Hospitality management or supervisory experience: 2 years required

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount

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