We have some fantastic opportunities within our Openings Team for a Project Implementation Manager to join on a permanent or fixed term basis. Working in a mobile role, you will be responsible for managing the rollout of our capital plan, working closely with the brand teams, the functions and our pre-opening trainers to ensure our acquisitions, conversions, and remodels open on time, with a team who are set for success to consistently deliver fabulous food and service.

Join us at Mitchells & Butlers, the heart of hospitality. With over 1,600 sites we’re the home of some of the nation’s favourite restaurants, bustling bars, cosy country pubs and the local you didn’t know we owned. It’s been a tough year, but we’re not letting that stop us! Our investment programme is already underway, and we have been working in the background to make sure we come back stronger than ever.  If you’re as passionate about hospitality as we are, we want to hear from you!

What’s in it for me?

· Love eating out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands, so whether its date night at Miller & Carter or family roast at Toby Carvery we’ve got you covered.  

· Never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends! 

· Mobile working: When you’re not project, on your prep days there’s the flexibility to work from home, the office or one of our sites 

· Annual Bonus Scheme – We’re all about rewarding the hard work everybody puts in

· Company Car

On top of all this, we offer; a pension, 26 days paid holiday plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days, high-street shopping discounts, an online wellbeing hub; and we even give you free shares!

What will I be doing?

· Owning and executing the pre-opening critical path from project start to completion

· Being a key openings point of contact for up to three brands, ensuring changes are communicated

· Arranging and delivering planning to win meetings, remodel engagement days and following up on actions to ensure all are completed

· Escalating key concerns to Head of Openings / Operational Director to delay investment if either business or team are not ready

· Ensuring the General Manager has a robust team, recruitment process and events in place

· Working with our Retail Business Managers (via Planning to Win) to identify district support for recruitment events and manager support with business set up

· Influencing site pre-closure meeting to ensure that all relevant equipment is retained

· Ensuring all orders are placed and contracts are set up with the agreed timeframes

· Attending site, the day after handover to ensure all orders are fulfilled, following all outstanding items through to completion

· Evaluating post opening performance and helping to identify areas that require further support

· Ensuring pre-opening costs (POC) are effectively managed and transferred to the POC budget  

· Managing projects within budget, flag risks / issues to Head of Openings / OD

· Supporting managers with placing site level orders and day to day queries

· Liaising with suppliers, brand teams and functions to communicate changes, requirements and improving processes and the critical path

What do I need?

Just like our brands, our teams are diverse. You’ll have...  

· Strong operational background at senior GM level and above

· Previous openings experience would be advantageous

· Ability and confidence to engage at all levels

· Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook

· Ability to problem solve and work in a high-pressured environment with multiple stakeholders

· Highly motivated and organised

· Full UK driving license

*Please note, a first stage assessment will be held on Wednesday 11th August. If you are not available on this date please let us know on application so we can plan accordingly.