Assistant Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join us here at Buzz Bingo Basildon. This role is working full time 40 hours per week and you must have the flexibility to work our full opening hours. We are particularly excited to receive applications from anyone with a Gambling, Leisure or Hospitality Management background.

Join Our Team of Remarkable People

At Buzz Bingo, together we’re on a mission to be the Nation’s No 1 Choice for Bingo. Our teams in Clubs across the country and in our Support Centre are smart and passionate about what they do. We know each person here can make a big difference, so we’ll support your professional goals, give you what you need to thrive, and celebrate your success along the way!

We believe in the power of Bingo to bring people together, and it is that spirit of connection - online and in Club - that makes us a Bingo business unlike any other.

The Role You’ll Play

As Assistant Manager also known as our Club Operations Manager, you’ll play a key part in making sure there is consistent delivery of the Buzz Bingo Brand Values, and a culture of exceptional customer service, at each point of the customer journey. You will lead and support your team to ensure coordination between activities and seek opportunities to recognise those that go the extra mile.

Hit the Jackpot with Our Benefits

In return for everything you bring, we offer an exciting role in a dynamic business and a great rewards package. We’ll help you build your skills and career as you work with us in a business that never stands still. That means you’ll have access to:

Help@Hand – a physical and mental wellbeing app for you and your family giving you fast remote access to a GP for advice and more

Thrive App – for your mental wellbeing approved by the NHS

Buzz Brights Apprenticeships

Buzz Brilliance Awards – Employee Recognition Scheme

Access to Trained Mental Health Advocates for advice on your mental wellbeing

5 weeks Annual Leave plus Public Holidays (Prorated accordingly for part time Colleagues)

Buy Holidays Salary Sacrifice Scheme – opportunity to buy an extra week’s holiday (if eligible)

Staff discount 50% off bingo tickets, food & soft drinks

Your Responsibilities as Part of Our Team

Assist the General/Deputy Manager in ensuring that our customer experience is consistently delivered at each point in the customer journey

Take responsibility for the overall Club performance in the absence of the General Manager or Deputy Manager

Make sure all departments are operating in strict accordance with Buzz Bingo's Operating Manuals, standards and procedures

Seek opportunities to recognise and appreciate those that go the extra mile

Deliver a culture of exceptional customer service by coaching and encouraging team members to drive service levels in every session

Direct, delegate, coach, and support team members to ensure activities are coordinated to achieve results and support the consistent delivery of the Buzz Bingo brand

Make sure the Buzz Bingo brand is represented throughout the Club as specified by communications and brand compliance instructions

Make sure adequate levels of staff are deployed in each area to maximise customer service throughout the day

Make sure all customer complaints are resolved immediately and use the feedback to improve future service delivery

Deliver an exceptional food and beverage offering, where the quality and service is outstanding

Ensuring you create a Safer Gambling Environment for all our Customers and Colleagues across all of our channels; online, in club and live

The Winning Combination We’re Looking For

Previous experience of managing a team in a face-to-face customer service role, ideally within a leisure, gaming, hospitality, or retail environment

Evidence of bringing business awareness to decision making and understands the commercial drivers of the business

Evidence of setting an example for customer service and interaction 'on the floor'

A relentless focus upon customer service standards with strong attention to detail

Self-aware and welcomes constructive feedback

Committed to your own and other's development

Evidence of leading, and coaching a team to deliver exceptional customer service

Applicants must be 18+

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