Roving Deputy Manager

Acorn Pubs; Royston; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse group of pubs is seeking an experienced Roving Deputy / Manager based in the Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire area. This role involves supporting existing pubs and managing new openings, providing flexibility in balancing work and home life. Candidates should have previous hospitality management experience, a passion for food and drink, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive package, including cash tips, free meals, discounts, and development programs.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

30% discount for friends and family

NEST pension

Referral bonus of £1,000

Discounted gym membership

Flexible pay with Wagestream

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Deputy/Manager in a pub, bar, hotel, or restaurant.
• Ability to look after people and create a positive atmosphere.
• Focused on training, leading, and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Support existing pubs and assist with new openings.
• Manage and lead teams to ensure high service standards.
• Create a positive experience for guests.

Skills

Experience in hospitality management

Passionate about food and drink

Strong leadership abilities

Job description

Variety is the spice of life! Acorn Pubs is an eclectic group of individual pubs each with their own personality. If you are an experienced and adaptable hospitality Manager looking to develop your career, why not join our success story?

We are looking for a Roving Deputy / Manager, ideally based in the Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire area to support our existing pubs and new pub openings. Naturally, this position involves some working away from home but we’ll always try to be flexible in helping you to find a good balance between home and work.

There’s plenty in it for you:

Our Offer

• Package up to £40k including TRONC
• Great cash tips

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across Acorn Pubs, Brunning and Price and our group including Wagamama and selected airport pubs and restaurants.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension
• Great discounts via Perks on Tapsaving you money on everyday purchases and more
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company
• Wagestream - use flexiblepay to choose when to get paid

Your Wellbeing – it’s important to us

• Free 24-hour confidential helpline for you and your immediate family
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew
• Discounted gym membership
• Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play
• Recognition platform with regular thank yous

We want you to grow with us

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with us.

About you…

Most importantly you have a natural ability to look after people and make them happy! You’re passionate and knowledgeable about all thing's food and drink. You’re outgoing, upbeat, and committed, with previous experience in hospitality, ideally as a Deputy / Manager in a pub, bar, hotel or restaurant. You have experience in a similar high-quality environment and are focused on training, leading, and developing the people around you.

About Acorn Pubs…

• A collection of 10 pubs, 6 of which have bedrooms.
• Our wider company, Brunning and Price, includes 79 pubs across the country.
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint and working sustainably
• @brunningandpricecareers #bandplife

If you’re ready to be our new Roving Deputy / Manager, then apply now!