Assistant Manager

We are currently looking for an Assistant Manager to work at Runway Visitor Park.

Runway Visitor Park is one of the North West's most popular outdoor attractions. Providing the perfect location for families and enthusiasts to watch the take-off and landing of planes at Manchester Airport, the venue also includes a playground, café, aviation shop and conference facilities.

The café and conference facilities are managed by Manchester Central.

The Role

Competitive salary up to £28,500pa (Real Living Wage increase with effect from 1 April 2026) / 25 days holiday plus bank holidays / contributory pension scheme / free car parking

Reporting directly to the Hospitality and Event Manager, this role is working on a full time, permanent basis.

We recognise that skills, experience, and potential come in many forms, and we encourage you to apply if you see a strong alignment between your abilities and this opportunity - even if you don’t check every box. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and value different perspectives and backgrounds.

Your duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Supporting and supervising all aspects of the café and client’s catering operation, delivering a world class service
• Deputising for the Hospitality and Event Manager in all aspects of hospitality events delivery
• Managing and motivating hospitality teams as allocated, building and maintaining an efficient team of employees, driving the team towards the objectives of the business

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience of working within a comparable role within the hospitality industry
• Excellent communication skills
• A passion for delivering excellent levels of customer service

You must:

• Be self-motivated but also be able to work well as part of a team
• Have the ability to work flexibly in line with business needs