Assistant Manager

We are a bold, award-winning business who pride ourselves in empowering our managers with the autonomy to operate premium, fun businesses that that ‘wow’ our customers within an industry-leading environment.  We run friendly, welcoming, and positive pubs, restaurants and hotels with high standards and take a different approach to others; always striving to be the best we can be.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join the family. 

Located just outside Cheltenham in the village of Prestbury, the newly refurbished Royal Oak is a historic 16th century pub, full of traditional charm and original features, and the closest pub to Cheltenham Racecourse.

Expect log fires, a cosy dining room, dog-friendly snug bar and spacious beer garden, with delicious, seasonal pub food on the menu and award-winning craft beer and real ale behind the bar.

Our private function room ‘The Pavilion’ is available to hire for all kinds of special occasions and events, from birthdays and weddings, to community meetings and corporate away-days.

What’s in it for you?

• Work/Life balance!  This role can be done over 3-4 days if you prefer!  People want and need flexibility - we will help you achieve that!
• The chance to work for an award-winning business.   We have won multiple high profile awards over the last few years at the prestigious National Publican Awards including Best Food and Premium Food Offer and Best Managed Pub Co (2024).
• Access to Liberation Life - an incredible platform where you can earn cash-back with major retailers, save money on your purchases including holidays, groceries, gifts and much more!
• The opportunity to work for a diverse, eclectic company and gain experience in a range of businesses and food offers.  We take a collaborative approach to business development, giving you independence to drive your pub to success and implement your own ideas – the bigger the better!
• A competitive salary plus an equal share of great tips.  Accommodation may also be available.
• Access to industry leading training and development.  We offer bespoke training plans as part of our ‘Pillars of Progression’ programme.
• We offer support and coaching from our operations team and talented general managers.
• You will work with some of the best locally sourced food and drink produce, including our own, award-winning beer!
• We will back with you the tools you need to do a great job and have invested significantly in our properties.
• The buzz that comes with team parties, events, training courses, great suppliers and some of the industry’s best team rewards, discounts and benefits (including 50% off food on shift).
• A business who cares about you.  We are ambassadors for the Burnt Chef Project fighting the stigma of mental health and working with them to train and support our teams.   We also offer an Employee Assistance Program that is there 24/7 to provide you with support.