The Plume of Feathers is a charming and historic pub located in the heart of Barlaston, Staffordshire. Known for its warm atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent service, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming destination for locals and visitors alike the team are dedicated to providing an exceptional experience for our guests.

We are looking for an experienced operator who is passionate about quality food and drinks,  your enthusiasm will be contagious. You’ll be someone who can think outside of the box and capitalise on every aspect of this beautiful pub business. The Plume of feathers needs an operator with strong leadership skills who can drive sales and provide superb service. You’ll also have the savvy financial skills and business acumen to maximise all opportunities.

Excellent hosting skills are crucial, as this is a busy village local and destination pub. Guests migrate here to make memories and catch up on local gossip. You’ll be adept at running a busy kitchen and happy to jump in when needed, becoming known for serving exceptional food and drink, with standards that are second to none throughout the pub.

Ideal Partner:

We are seeking a high‑calibre, hands‑on operator to lead The Plume of Feathers into its next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven background in running a high‑quality pub, restaurant, or hospitality venue, preferably with food-led trade.
• Strong operational skills across staffing, stock, compliance, financial management, and customer experience.
• Ability to maintain and grow the pub’s reputation for excellent food and warm hospitality through events, seasonal menus, and function bookings.
• A natural host who thrives in village‑pub environments and enjoys building rapport with locals
• Commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for families, diners, locals, walkers, and dog owners.
• Skilled at promoting the pub’s offer, using both community engagement and digital channels.

Private Accommodation

The living accommodation consists of one bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom

The Partnership

The Punch Management Partnership offers a unique opportunity to run your own pub business, with affordable in-goings and the freedom to lead your own team, manage your business within a framework and support from Punch in a proven partnership model.

You’ll receive an uncapped share of top‑line turnover, giving you the flexibility to pay yourself and your team in a way that works for your business. Your own Ltd Company will provide the day‑to‑day management of the pub, retain full ownership of team and operational decisions, whilst managing associated costs such as wages and minor repairs. Alongside this, you’ll benefit from extensive operational support, including marketing and recruitment within a framework designed to help your business thrive.

At Punch, we partner with passionate, pub‑obsessed entrepreneurs who want to create something special. Working closely with a dedicated Operations Manager, you’ll develop a clear vision for your pub, deliver exceptional standards and create a pub legacy that stands the test of time.

Whether you’ve been a general manager or run your own business there are many great reasons to run a pub with Punch!