How a part time Assistant Manager role has offered Mary a better work life balance

How a part time Assistant Manager role has offered Mary a better work life balance

Sue Bayley our consultant managing the role
Date posted: 07/11/2023

Are you searching for a job that you can fit around other commitments in your life? If your answer is yes, then you are not alone. In a recent survey, four out of five British workers expressed a desire to work flexibly in the future.

At M&B the diversity of roles across our many brands enables us to offer our team members a range of flexible job opportunities. And such part time opportunities are now growing at management level!

Assistant Manager Mary has worked her way up through M&B and following the birth of her son she now works as a part time Assistant Manager, which allows her a positive work life balance.

In this blog we spoke to Mary to find out more about what the benefits of working as a part time Assistant Manager are.

When did you join M&B and why?

When did you join M&B and why?

I have been with Harvester since November 2014 and had a year and a half off to have my little boy and came back February 2019. I was referred by a friend when I first started back in 2014, I had been working locally beforehand and was looking for a job where I could progress in hospitality and when I had my interview, I knew that this was the perfect place to progress my career.

What has your career at M&B looked like?

I started as Front of house waitress and progressed to shift supervisor, when I came back I came back as a part time waitress and worked around my partners work for a couple years which was great for me to still be a full time mother. I then progressed within 2 years to supervisor when my son went to school and my days opened back up and I was able to do more hours. At the start of this year I was offered Assistant Manager and I jumped at the chance to build my career even more.

What are the benefits of being a part time Assistant Manager?

The benefits for me are very personal, I am able to fit in some school pickups and drop offs. I still get time as a family with my partner and my son. I also feel more confident in myself now and that comes from being Mary and not Mum all the time. Harvester is also a favourite for dinner in our family so team discount is a bonus too.

What is your favourite thing about your role?

I like that I now have more responsibility and being able to help my General Manager when she needs me too. I also like that we have a really good mix of team and I enjoy being able to help them in any way I can.

How has M&B encouraged you to develop?

I feel I had a really good management team backing me with my progression. I do not feel pushed to progress too quickly and I feel I’m able to do it at my own speed. The support from my General Manager (GM) and Area Manager has been instrumental to my development. I couldn’t have done any of this without my GM Chelsea who has been the best support to me.

What advice do you have for our reader? 

If you want a career where you can keep going in an upward trajectory but also still have that family balance, a pert time Assistant Manager role is definitely the best position to look for.

Do you like the sound of an Assistant Manager job at M&B?

Check out our latest Assistant Manager jobs. And if there’s a role that takes your fancy, you can use our easy apply process to send over your details in just a few clicks.

List #1

Some articles you might like

Christian from Stonehouse
Can you go from Chef to General Manager? Yes, you can!

Teaser

Management

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

11/06/2024

Summary

At Mitchells & Butlers, we pride ourselves on the growth and development opportunities we provide to our employees.  We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Christian, General Manager of th

Teaser

Find out more
Rebecca Houseago

by

Rebecca Houseago

Rebecca Houseago

by

Rebecca Houseago

live in job - two people smiling at the pub
5 unmissable perks of our live-in jobs you need to know!

Teaser

General

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

10/14/2024

Summary

A live-in job, you say? Right, well, before we go any further, let’s break down the basics: What is a live-in job? Simply put, it’s a job that includes live-in accommodation as part of the benefi

Teaser

Find out more
Rebecca Houseago

by

Rebecca Houseago

Rebecca Houseago

by

Rebecca Houseago

shift supervisor
What to expect in a Shift Supervisor job at M&B

Teaser

Bar and Waiting

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

10/14/2024

Summary

Are you a natural leader, problem-solver, and passionate about working with people? Then a Shift Supervisor job could be a brilliant choice for you. A Shift Supervisor—sometimes called a Shift Ma

Teaser

Find out more
Rebecca Skeet

by

Rebecca Skeet

Rebecca Skeet

by

Rebecca Skeet

susan and chris with their family at bassets pole, harvester
Celebrating 25 years of dedication: Susan & Chris at Bassetts Pole, Harvester

Teaser

General

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

09/30/2024

Summary

In a world where career longevity is becoming a rare feat, Susan and Chris celebrate a remarkable milestone: 25 years as General Managers at Bassetts Pole, Harvester.  Susan and Chris first joine

Teaser

Find out more
Katie Handy

by

Katie Handy

Katie Handy

by

Katie Handy

chater siblings at m&b
Celebrating National Sisters Day: Stories of sibling bonding at M&B

Teaser

General

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

08/05/2024

Summary

What is National Sister Day? National Sisters Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate that special bond with your sister, whether she's your best friend, your biggest rival, or a bit of both!  Thi

Teaser

Find out more
Rebecca Skeet

by

Rebecca Skeet

Rebecca Skeet

by

Rebecca Skeet

bar staff smiling holding a tray with drinks in summer beer garden
Why a pub job is the perfect summer job

Teaser

General

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

07/04/2024

Summary

Whether you’re a school leaver, a student, or a parent looking to put some extra cash in the bank, a summer pub job can be the perfect solution. But how do you find that ideal summer job that’s fun, a

Teaser

Find out more
Rebecca Skeet

by

Rebecca Skeet

Rebecca Skeet

by

Rebecca Skeet

A man standing behind a bar, pulling a pint of beer for a woman.
Is running a pub hard work?

Teaser

Management

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

04/30/2024

Summary

We’ll get straight to the point - running a pub can be hard. Whether it’s a fast-paced environment, regulations, cracking customer service, or working on the grind, you’ll have a lot to keep you busy

Teaser

Find out more
Rebecca Skeet

by

Rebecca Skeet

Rebecca Skeet

by

Rebecca Skeet

group of people sat in an office at a long desk
Area manager interview questions and how to answer them

Teaser

General

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

03/18/2024

Summary

So you’re eyeing up area manager jobs? Firstly, a big congratulations to you! Reaching this point in your management career is no mean feat. You’ve dedicated time, weathered storms and basked in suns

Teaser

We've put together a list of top area manager interview questions, along with tips to help you dazzle.

Find out more
Amandeep Chahal

by

Amandeep Chahal

Amandeep Chahal

by

Amandeep Chahal

Smiling bar staff pouring a pint, working in hospitality
Jobs in the hospitality industry: is a pub job for you?

Teaser

General

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

08/25/2023

Summary

'Food and Beverage' is the largest of the four sectors in the UK hospitality industry. That’s everything from that sizzling steak you order at Miller and Carter to the refreshing drink you enjoy at

Teaser

Searching for jobs in the hopsitality industry? Choosing the right pub or restaurant job can feel like a puzzle. We’ve got the know-how to help you find success

Find out more
Jess Birch

by

Jess Birch

Jess Birch

by

Jess Birch

What to expect when you become a kitchen or pub manager

Teaser

Management

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

06/29/2023

Summary

<!-- Hotjar Tracking Code for https://www.mbcareersandjobs.com/ --> (function(h,o,t,j,a,r){ h.hj=h.hj||function(){(h.hj.q=h.hj.q||[]).push(arguments)}; h._hjSettings={hjid:2713474,hjsv:6}; a=o.ge

Teaser

With over 1,600 businesses across the UK, a restaurant or pub manager job might change from one place to the next. But here are some things you can expect.

Find out more
Steph  Baker

by

Steph Baker

Steph  Baker

by

Steph Baker

Jobs

Jobs you might like...

Area Manager - Toby Carvery - North West

Salary

Up to £68500.00 per annum plus bonus, plus company car, field based

Location

Toby Carvery, Liverpool, UK

Departments

Area Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Area manager role

Brand

Toby Carvery

Location

Liverpool

Description

As our North West Area Manager here at Toby Carvery, you’ll lead a collection of 13 fantastic restaurants where no two days are the same! Through your passion, experience and leadership, you’ll inspir

Reference

2324966

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Felicity Winsley Apply Add to shortlist
Shift Supervisor

Salary

Competitive Salary

Location

Barley Mow, Banbury, OX16 1SS

Departments

Shift Supervisor

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Other role

Brand

Sizzling Pub & Grill

Location

Banbury

Description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As Shift Superviso

Reference

2331452

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Apply Add to shortlist
Part Time Assistant Manager

Salary

Competitive Salary

Location

Harvester - Orchard, Bedford, MK41 0UE

Departments

Assistant Manager

Hours

Part Time

Vacancy Type

Other role

Brand

Harvester

Location

Bedford

Description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As Part Time Assis

Reference

2321083

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Apply Add to shortlist
 

job search