Assistant Manager - Reading RG2

Assistant Manager - The Shinfield Arms, near Reading, RG2 9BP

Salary up to £38,500 per annum

Barons Pubs – Winners at the 2026 Publican Awards – Best Pub Employer!

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 free meals whilst on duty to sample our delicious menu
• Team building events, trips to vineyards and gin distilleries, staff parties and inspiring industry days out
• 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 a percentage of your pay as you earn it and shopping discounts
• The usual ...pension contributions (NEST) and holiday pay

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 previous experience as a Front of House manager in a fast-paced hospitality operation (food-led pub, restaurant or hotel) and hold a clean driving licence.

Barons success has been firmly built through its people. We provide a culture where everyone is given the opportunity to meet their potential, and develop their behaviours, skills and knowledge through our Barons Training Academy. Developing leadership competencies that enable individuals to grow, is how we are able to deliver our high standards of food and drink service.