Deputy Manager
Slug & Lettuce
£30000.00 to £32000.00 per year
Reading
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Pays all ages fairly
- Recommended by students
- Respectful managers
About Slug & Lettuce
Slug & Lettuce is a bar chain. They serve cocktails, dinner, lunch, brunch and afternoon tea.
Job description from Slug & Lettuce
Location- Slug and Lettuce Friar Street
Deputy Manager
We are looking for experienced Deputy Managers and leaders who know how to be great team players and have a real passion to create an amazing guest experience at Slug and Lettuce Friar Street.
Can you…
To be considered for the Deputy Manager position at Slug and Lettuce Friar Street you must be 18 or over as the roles involves the sale of alcohol.
A little bit about us…
Be Together. Get Together. Out Together. That’s our mantra!We’re S&L, where the lushest of eats meet all-time cocktail sensations. But we aren’t just about thehere and now. We’re here for a good time and a long time, because we know all the best momentsare the ones to remember. We serve energy and togetherness, and our squad is what makes it allpossible. We’re after the inclusive, confident, fabulous fun lovers of the world who can slay thegame and make S&L THE place to be. Slug & Lettuce, Friar Street is a cool and contemporary bar that boasts the most incredible, Instagrammable décor you can imagine! Conveniently located between the town and Reading Railway Station. Whether our guests are meeting with friends or looking for somewhere to enjoy a working lunch, we have something for everyone.
What's in it for you?
At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld. Find out more about a career with Stonegate Group at www.stonegatecareers.co.uk
If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. Please contact Slug and Lettuce Friar Street directly.
Job Reference: SR1157603ReaDM
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What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Slug & Lettuce pay a living wage?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
70% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Slug & Lettuce pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
61% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age
Do Slug & Lettuce pay the same regardless of age?
Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.
See what Slug & Lettuce pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Slug & Lettuce get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
97% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Slug & Lettuce pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
95% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Slug & Lettuce do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
68% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Slug & Lettuce?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 97% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 3% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Slug & Lettuce worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
54% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do Slug & Lettuce workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
74% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Slug & Lettuce workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
62% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Slug & Lettuce?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
36% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Slug & Lettuce managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
47% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Slug & Lettuce?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
48% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Needs improving
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People work a lot more hours than their contract
Do people work the same number they are contracted for at Slug & Lettuce?
Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..
How we know this
81% of people report working 8 hours or more than their contract.Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Slug & Lettuce job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
69% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Slug & Lettuce feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
79% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Slug & Lettuce get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
42% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Slug & Lettuce?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
80% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Slug & Lettuce enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
69% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Slug & Lettuce recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
45% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Slug & Lettuce?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
64% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Slug & Lettuce?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Slug & Lettuce head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
74% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Slug & Lettuce is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Slug & Lettuce employees say about their job
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Best thing
Lovely team
Fast-paced which I like - can be stressful at times but everyone always willing to help each other outWorst thing
Sometimes rude customers but bouncers/managers deal with accordingly
Slug & Lettuce Employee, April 2023
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Best thing
The people I work with
Worst thing
Being left to close the kitchen on my own
Slug & Lettuce Chef, November 2022
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