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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.
Job Responsibility
Work closely with the General Manager to build a high-performing team
deliver exceptional guest experiences
help drive the business forward following its exciting investment
manage busy services
plan and run special events
welcome and look after customers
help to train and lead bar/waiting team
decide what beers, gins and wines we offer
ensure things run smoothly
Requirements
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 as well as helping to train and lead our lovely bar/waiting team. You'll be drawing 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
Experience as a deputy manager or restaurant manager within a gastro pub, restaurant, bar, hotel or elsewhere in the hospitality sector
What we offer
Basic up to £36k plus tronc
Opportunity to earn an additional £2k through our Management Bonus Scheme
Great cash tips
Free meals on shift
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
NEST pension
Life assurance
Perks on Tap discounts
Cycle to work scheme
£1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs
Wagestream - flexible pay
Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline
Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling
Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments
Discounted gym membership
Social get togethers
Recognition platform with regular thankyous
Superb internal and external development programmes
Earn while you learn - work-based level 3 and 4 apprenticeships
Bite-sized courses focusing on self-awareness and leadership skills