Job Description
package up to £47k including TRONC and bonus
Are you passionate about creating an atmosphere where every pint poured, meal served and smile shared leads to an unforgettable pub experience?
We’re looking for an ambitious and passionate Deputy Manager to join the team at The Cherry Tree, a much-loved Acorn Pubs venue that is currently undergoing a significant refurbishment and transformation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the business at a pivotal moment and play a key role in relaunching and establishing The Cherry Tree as one of the area's leading hospitality destinations. As Deputy Manager, you’ll work closely with the General Manager to build a high‑performing team, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and help drive the business forward following its exciting investment.
We’re looking for a hands‑on leader who thrives in a busy hospitality environment, leads by example, and is passionate about developing people and creating a positive culture. Whether you’re an established Deputy Manager or a strong Assistant Manager ready for the next step, this role offers genuine opportunities for career development within the Acorn Pubs group.
Our Offer
* Basic up to £36k plus tronc (your card tips paid into your bank)
* Opportunity to earn an additional £2k through our Management Bonus Scheme
* Great cash tips
The Extras
* 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
* Protection for your family with life assurance
* Great discounts via Perks on Tapsaving you money on everyday purchases and more
* Cycle to work scheme
* £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new managers or chefs to the company
* Wagestream – use flexible pay to choose when to get paid
Your Wellbeing – it’s important to us!
* Free 24‑hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family
* Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew
* Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments
* 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
* Earn while you learn – we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work‑based level 3 and 4 apprenticeships
* Bite‑size courses focusing on self‑awareness and leadership skills
* We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long‑term career with us
About you
As Deputy Manager you’ll be working alongside the Pub Manager, helping to lead the team and run our busy pub. You’ll be managing busy services, planning and running special events, welcoming and looking after customers, and helping to train and lead our lovely bar/waiting team. You’ll draw on your knowledge and experience to decide what beers, gins and wines we offer and how our events should be run. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be at the heart of everything going on, ensuring that things run smoothly.
We’re immensely proud that many of our pub managers have been promoted from within. We want to carry on that success story, so you will be given plenty of training to develop your skills and progress your career.
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 committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably and supporting our local communities
Apply
If you have experience as a deputy manager or restaurant manager within a gastro pub, restaurant, bar, hotel or elsewhere in the hospitality sector, make your next career move with Acorn Pubs and apply now!
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