Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager - Food-led Pub Restaurant with Functions The Crown and Cushion, Blackwater, near Camberley, GU17 9UA
Salary up to £40,000 per annum Barons Pubs – Winners at the 2026 Publican Awards – Best Pub Employer! Successful candidates will have had at least 2 years previous experience as a Front of House Manager in a fast-paced hospitality operation (food-led pub, restaurant or hotel) What’s in it for you… A company culture to get excited about – empathetic and supportive, personal development plans, having a voice, and a focus on you as an individual Excellent training and professional development, including achieving a L4 Management & Leadership Diploma, up to L3 Health & Safety, L3 Food Safety, Practical Training Skills, Personal Licence, First Aidand more

Career development with guaranteed opportunities for progression and flexibility to move within the group Thoughtful shift patterns for that work/life balance 50% off food when visiting one of our 11 sites and free meals whilst on duty to sample our delicious menu Team building events, trips to vineyards and gin distilleries, staff parties and inspiring industry days out Employee of the month - win a £50 voucher Refer a Chef incentive - earn yourself £s We have a longstanding & successful relationship with the Licenced Trade Charity (LTC) and they are now our official Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & well-being partner We offer 'Stream' - access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it and shopping discounts The usual pension contributions (NEST) and holiday pay What makes you a brilliant Assistant Manager You’re an experienced, inspirational leader who cares passionately about creating a positive environment for your customers and your team You know how to maximise commercial opportunities and you support your General Manager in controlling the business, ensuring it’s profitable at all times You will competently assist the General Manager in the planning, organisation and management of the pub activities You will focus on the development of staff to deliver outstanding hospitality and high customer service standards You will deliver on the Barons’ values and legal compliance responsibilities, and proactively lead our business objectives to help to achieve the company’s overall aim of ‘operational excellence’ Barons success has been firmly built through its people.

We provide a culture where everyone is given the opportunity to meet their potential, and develop their behaviours, skills and knowledge through our Barons Training Academy. At Barons Pubs we embrace diversity and equality whole-heartedly. We are passionate about people and are proud that we build teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our workplace will be.