Be part of the launch of one of Birmingham’s most exciting new pub destinations.

A new opening. A landmark canalside location. Your chance to make your mark.

 

Deputy Manager– New Pub Opening, Birmingham City Centre
Gas Street Vaults | Joule’s Brewery
Salary: £30,000-£35,000
Location: Gas Street Basin, Birmingham B1 2JT
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Start Date: January 2027

Joule’s Brewery is looking for an ambitious Deputy Manager to help bring Gas Street Vaults to life, our newest Taphouse in the heart of Birmingham’s iconic Gas Street Basin.

With a major development underway, this is an exciting opportunity to join before opening, work alongside the General Manager and play a key role in building a successful pub from day one.

Whether you’re an experienced Deputy Manager or an ambitious Assistant Manager ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you.

Gas Street Vaults

Key Information

  • 46 Gas Street, Birmingham, B1 2JT

  • Prime Canal Side Location

  • Planned Development

  • Real Ale and Cold Beer
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Food Offer
  • Sun Terrace and courtyard

The Opportunity

This is more than just another Deputy Manager role. It’s an opportunity to be part of something new.

Gas Street Vaults is being transformed into a flagship Joule’s Brewery Taphouse, combining great beer, quality pub food, live music and warm hospitality in one of Birmingham’s most iconic waterside locations.

Joining ahead of the launch, you’ll work closely with the General Manager to recruit and develop the team, establish high standards and help create a pub that locals, visitors and businesses will want to return to.

You’ll be hands-on, involved in the day-to-day operation and encouraged to bring your own ideas to help make Gas Street Vaults a success.

The Vision

A major new canalside pub destination coming to Birmingham in January 2027.

Gas Street Vaults is being transformed from a former bistro restaurant into a characterful Joule’s Brewery Taphouse inspired by Birmingham’s industrial heritage, canal history and pub culture.

Made up of unique spaces, each with its own atmosphere and experience, Gas Street Vaults will become a destination for locals, visitors and businesses alike.

Recent Joule’s Developments

Take a look at some of our recent pub developments across the Joule’s estate.

Why Join Joule’s?

  • Help shape a major Birmingham launch

  • Independent brewer with over 200 years of history

  • A supportive business that understands the importance of work-life balance and long-term career sustainability in hospitality.

  • Big plans for food, events & atmosphere

  • Strong food and drinks offer

  • A business passionate about people, quality, standards & pubs done properly

What You’ll Get Up To

  • Supporting the General Manager in the launch and day-to-day running of Gas Street Vaults

  • Helping recruit, train, motivate and develop a brand new team

  • Leading shifts and delivering high standards across food, drink and service

  • Creating a welcoming atmosphere and memorable customer experiences

  • Driving sales through events, promotions and local engagement

  • Supporting stock management, cash controls and overall business performance

  • Working closely with the kitchen team to deliver a consistently strong food offer

  • Helping plan and deliver an exciting calendar of events and trade builders

  • Ensuring compliance, safety and smooth daily operations

Who We’re Looking For

  • Experience in an Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or similar management role within a busy pub

  • Confidence leading shifts and motivating a team

  • A hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

  • A genuine passion for great food, drink and customer service

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

  • Knowledge of cask ale and cellarmanship is highly desirable

  • A positive attitude, plenty of initiative and willingness to get stuck in

What You’ll Get Back

Package

  • £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience

  • Performance related bonus opportunity of up to 10%

  • Tips shared across the team

Benefits

  • Annual leave increasing with length of service

  • Extra day off to celebrate your birthday

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

  • A genuine focus on work-life balance

  • Ongoing support, training and development to help you grow in your career

  • The opportunity to lead your own pub with real autonomy

  • Team celebrations and pub launch events

  • Annual awards evening

Ready to Make Your Mark?

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their hospitality career, with the support of an experienced General Manager and the wider Joule’s Brewery team behind them.

You’ll be joining at an exciting time, helping to shape the team, the atmosphere and the future of Gas Street Vaults.

So… are you passionate about great beer, great pubs and great food?

Want to be part of bringing something new to Birmingham? We’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of the launch of Gas Street Vaults.

Interested in finding out more?