At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team to deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced pub environment.
- Company: Join Barons Pubs, winners of Best Pub Employer 2026!
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible shifts, 50% off food, and exciting team events.
- Other info: Access to personal development plans and career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your leadership skills in hospitality.
- Qualifications: 2+ years managing teams in a busy food-led setting.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Barons Pubs - Publican Awards 2026 - Proud to be winners for Best Pub Employer!
The Shinfield Arms, near Reading, RG2 9BP
All of our pubs are high-volume, full table service Pub Restaurants with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service and a memorable dining experience.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for hospitality, ensuring that every shift runs smoothly, whilst ensuring the team is delivering the highest standards of service to our guests.
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’
- You need to have had experience in a fast-paced operation (food-led pub, restaurant or hotel) and preferably hold a clean driving licence.
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 Aid... and 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 to sample our delicious menu
- Team building events, inspiring industry days out, trips to vineyards and gin distilleries and annual staff parties
- 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 your pay as you earn it and great shopping discounts and perks
- ... and all the usual benefits like pension scheme and holiday pay
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.
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Assistant Manager in Reading employer: Barons Pub Company Ltd
Barons Pubs is an exceptional employer, recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards 2026. Located near Reading, we foster a supportive and empathetic work culture that prioritises personal development and career progression, offering comprehensive training opportunities and thoughtful shift patterns for a healthy work/life balance. With unique perks such as team-building events, generous discounts, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we ensure our employees feel valued and empowered in their roles.
