Pub Manager

Artfarm; Braemar; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips and service charge circa £4,000 p

30 days annual holiday

Complimentary annual guest experience

Free meals on shift

Artfarm-wide discounts

Life Assurance

Health benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Fife Arms, part of Artfarm, seeks an experienced Pub Manager to lead The Flying Stag in Braemar. You will drive front-of-house excellence, guest experiences, and team development within a luxury hospitality setting.

As a visible leader, you will uphold health and safety standards, train staff, and collaborate with kitchen and hotel teams to ensure a seamless guest journey in a fast-paced, world-class destination.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience within a quality hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Experience training, coaching, and developing teams.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• A thorough understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the Flying Stag front-of-house team.
• Deliver exceptional service standards and memorable guest experiences.
• Support the recruitment, training, coaching, and mentoring of team members.
• Drive operational excellence and ensure the smooth running of daily service.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and compliance throughout the venue.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Work closely with kitchen and hotel teams to deliver a seamless guest journey.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, food safety, and COSHH requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Team development

Problem solving

Health & Safety COSHH knowledge

Job description

Join One of Scotland’s Most Celebrated LuxuryDestinations

The Fife Arms, an award-winning 5-star hotelin the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, is seeking an experienced andinspiring Pub Manager to lead The Flying Stag—our vibrant and much-lovedScottish pub.

Recognised with the prestigious Condé NastTraveler Triple Crown and awarded Two Michelin Keys, The Fife Arms is a uniquedestination where exceptional hospitality, art, culture, and community cometogether to create unforgettable experiences.

The Role

As Pub Manager, you will take ownership of theday-to-day operation of The Flying Stag, leading a high-performingfront-of-house team to deliver warm, authentic hospitality and memorable guestexperiences.

You will be a confident and visible leader whothrives in a fast-paced environment, inspires those around you, and creates aculture of excellence, development, and teamwork. Working closely with yourteam and wider hotel colleagues, you will ensure exceptional service standardsare consistently achieved while supporting the commercial success of the venue.

Our ideal candidate is passionate aboutpeople, food, drink, and hospitality, with a genuine desire to develop othersand exceed guest expectations at every opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the FlyingStag front-of-house team
• Deliver exceptional service standards andmemorable guest experiences
• Support the recruitment, training,coaching, and mentoring of team members
• Drive operational excellence and ensurethe smooth running of daily service
• Maintain high standards of presentation,cleanliness, and compliance throughout the venue
• Foster a positive and collaborative teamculture
• Work closely with kitchen and hotel teamsto deliver a seamless guest journey
• Ensure compliance with all Health &Safety, food safety, and COSHH requirements

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous management experience within aquality hospitality environment
• Strong leadership, organisational, andcommunication skills
• Experience training, coaching, anddeveloping teams
• A proactive and solutions-focusedapproach
• A thorough understanding of Health &Safety and COSHH regulations
• The ability to remain calm and effectiveunder pressure
• A genuine passion for hospitality anddelivering exceptional guest experiences
• A commitment to the standards expectedwithin a luxury hospitality environment
• Enthusiasm, energy, and a desire tocontinually learn and grow

What We Offer

• Tips and service charge circa £4,000 per annum
• 30 days annual holiday
• Complimentary annual guest experience foryou and a guest
• Free meals and refreshments while onshift
• Generous Artfarm-wide discounts acrossour properties in Scotland, Somerset, London, Los Angeles, and Menorca
• A vibrant programme of sports and socialevents
• Life Assurance
• Health benefits, including a Health CashPlan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Tailored career development opportunitiesto support your personal and professional ambitions

About Artfarm and The Fife Arms

Founded by Iwan and Manuela Wirth, Artfarm isan independent hospitality company dedicated to creating extraordinarydestinations that bring together art, culture, community, people, and place.

Its portfolio includes the award-winning FifeArms in Braemar; Fish Shop in Ballater; The Audley Public House & MountStreet Restaurant in London; Manuela in Los Angeles; Da Costa and Durslade FarmShop in Somerset; and Cantina in Menorca.

At the heart of Braemar, The Fife Arms offers47 individually designed guest rooms, the tranquil Albamhor Spa, and acollection of unique dining and drinking experiences. From the open-firecooking of The Clunie Dining Room to the relaxed atmosphere of The Flying Stag,the sophistication of Bertie’s Whisky Bar, the glamour of Elsa’s Cocktail Bar,and the welcoming Drawing Room, every space reflects our commitment toexceptional hospitality and locally sourced ingredients.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're an experienced hospitality leaderlooking to make your mark within one of Scotland’s most distinctive luxurydestinations, we’d love to hear from you.