Assistant Manager Gastro Pub Functions

• 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 Aid...and much 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 meals whilst on duty
• Team building events, inspiring industry days out, trips to vineyards and gin distilleries and annual staff parties - all to celebrate success!
• Employee of the month - win a £50 voucher
• 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
• ...and the ususal like pension contributions (NEST) and holiday pay

Proud to be winners at the 2026 Publican Awards – Best Pub Employer!

This is a really exciting opportunity for an experienced, standards-led hospitality professional looking to take on a new challenging role. The Crown and Cushion is a high-volume site with a large full-table-service restaurant, with a medieval function hall hosting weddings and all other events, and gorgeous outside patio area. Successful candidates will have at least 2 years previous experience of managing teams of 10+ front of house staff on service.

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’

For a successful application, you do need to have had experience in a fast-paced operation (food-led pub, restaurant or hotel) and preferably hold a clean driving licence.