Possible Clues:

• One gives the job to one that is sharp enough, it seems (8)
• Settles to have a quiet lot of drinks - nothing must interrupt
• Takes on the silly sap to sheathe the spike
• Gives the job to a pop group - isn't bad!
• Hires a new manager to get points!
• Initially places in a post, perhaps
• Father turns up and indicates who he gives the job to
• Father comes back and indicates how he gives one the job
• Makes a silly sap grasp the sharp end
• Names for a job