Walking into a Brunning & Price pub, you can immediately feel something special. It’s not just the characterful buildings or the carefully curated ales – it’s our people.
Behind every perfectly pulled pint is a team member who’s been given the support to flourish. It’s time to grow your career at Brunning & Price and here’s how…
Many successful careers at Brunning & Price start with entry-level positions. You’ll receive comprehensive training from day one, providing the skills needed to excel while opening doors to advancement opportunities. Our entry-level positions include:
Kitchen Team Members: Learn food preparation, health and safety, and our quality standards
Front of House Staff: Master customer service, product knowledge, and operational procedures
Bar Team: Develop skills in beverage service, cellar management, and creating the perfect customer experience
Our partnership with HIT Training, specialists in hospitality apprenticeships, enables team members to gain nationally recognised qualifications while working with us. These structured learning experiences build both confidence and competence through practical, on-the-job training complemented by formal educational components. Our apprenticeships include:
Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Commis Chef Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Hospitality Supervisor Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Chef de Partie Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Each programme typically spans 12-18 months, providing qualifications while you earn.
Take a look at our Kitchen Career paths here.
Many of our managers began their journey on the pub floor or in the kitchen. Through our leadership development pathway, they gained the skills necessary to run successful pubs that serve as the heart of their communities. Our leadership development includes:
General Manager Pathway: Comprehensive training covering all aspects of pub management
B&P Management Development Qualification: Created in association with HIT Training for ambitious Assistant and Deputy Managers, this includes L3 Hospitality Supervisor or L4 Hospitality Manager Apprenticeship alongside other valuable qualifications
B&P Bite-Sized Leadership & Management Courses: Aimed at high-potential Deputy Managers covering Insights Discovery, Delegation, Difficult Conversations, Time Management and P&L Workshops
Team Leader Training: Developing skills in leading small teams and shift management
Deputy Manager Programme: Preparing you for wider operational responsibility
Not everyone aspires to general management. Many team members prefer to develop specialised expertise in areas such as kitchen management, cellar and beverage operations or financial aspects of pub business.
For our culinary talent, the Advanced Leadership Skills for Chefs programme offers an award-winning development path. This course goes beyond cooking techniques to focus on interpersonal skills, people management and personal development – recognising that great kitchens need leaders who can inspire teams, not just create exceptional dishes.
These specialist roles are crucial to maintaining the high standards Brunning & Price is known for, from perfectly kept real ales to exceptional food quality and efficient business operations.
The hospitality industry constantly evolves, and so does our approach to training. From regular in-house workshops and masterclasses to industry events and competitions, from supplier visits to product training – learning opportunities are continually available at Brunning & Price.
This commitment to ongoing development, supported by personal development planning with your manager, keeps our teams engaged and our offerings fresh, ensuring that working with us means continuous growth and new challenges.
View our career paths for both Kitchen and Front of House here.
In an industry known for high turnover, we’re proud of our retention rates. People build careers with us because we invest in their development – creating meaningful opportunities for advancement that benefit both the individual and our business.
You’ll work with a respected pub company known for quality and character, receive training from industry experts, gain nationally recognised qualifications, develop transferable skills valued across the hospitality sector, and join a company that promotes from within whenever possible.
Find out more about our Training programmes here.
When we say our people make us what we are, we truly mean it.
We just love to keep growing the B&P family! This is why we look at inspirational ways throughout all stages of the recruitment and career process. Take, for example, our Referral Incentive Scheme, which is encouraged and promoted to all existing crew members at B&P.
Here’s how it goes…
Do you know someone who would be a perfect fit for the Brunning & Price family? We’re always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our pubs, and who better to help us find the cream of the crop, than our very own fantastic crew?
We want you to grow the crew!
A Chance to Earn Some Extra Dough
That’s right, we’re offering a mouth-watering £1,000 reward for successful referrals! We believe our own crew members are best placed to spot amazing talent and we’re ready to prove it with this fantastic incentive.
How It Works
If you know someone with the right skills and attitude to join our team in a full-time Chef or Management position, we want to hear from you. When your referred candidate joins our team and proves to be the star we’re looking for, you’ll receive a £1,000 reward all for you as our way of saying thank you.
It’s a piece of cake!
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking passionate individuals who share our values and commitment to excellence. Whether they’re a skilled chef ready to create memorable dining experiences or a natural leader perfect for a management role, if you think they’re the perfect blend of skills and personality to enhance our team, we want to know about them!
Ready to Refer?
Making a referral couldn’t be simpler:
– Submit your referral through the Crew Portal
– Or email their details to [email protected]
So, what are you waiting for? Great teams are built on great people, and great rewards come to those who help us find them!
By helping us grow our crew, you’re not just earning yourself a fantastic reward – you’re helping write the next chapter in the B&P story.
Start spreading the word today and let’s find our next kitchen superstar or management maestro!
After all, the best opportunities are better when shared – especially when there’s £1,000 on the table!
Click here to check out our current vacancies.
Financial wellbeing isn’t just about making ends meet – it’s about having the freedom and flexibility to live life on your own terms. That’s why at Brunning & Price, we’re excited to partner with Wagestream, the only financial wellbeing app founded with charities and specifically designed for frontline workers.
“At B&P, we’re committed to supporting the wellbeing of our teams, both inside and outside of work,” explains Sarah Birss, Engagement & Reward Manager.
Sarah continues, “Wagestream provides our crew with instant access to earned wages, empowering them to manage their finances with greater flexibility and confidence. With the ability to flex, save and access a financial coach, this tool not only reduces financial stress but also helps our crew focus on what they do best – delivering exceptional experiences to our guests.”
The power of Wagestream lies in its simplicity. Track your earnings in real-time and access up to 30% of your wages before payday, providing that extra flexibility when life throws unexpected expenses your way.
Beyond flexible pay, the platform offers smart savings tools and expert financial coaching through a comprehensive library of resources. There’s even a benefits checker to ensure you’re not missing out on any government support.
The impact speaks for itself: nine out of ten users report improved or stable financial situations since using Wagestream. Across the UK’s hospitality sector, companies using Wagestream have witnessed an 86% reduction in financial stress among their workforce.
Many users find themselves relying less on credit cards, reducing overdraft usage, and moving away from high-interest loans. Contrary to common belief, flexible pay isn’t just for emergencies. Many crew members use Wagestream to create a weekly pay cycle, helping them manage regular expenses more effectively.
The platform’s personalised settings help users create structured plans that work for their individual circumstances.
Since our launch with Wagestream, we now have:
1,186 crew members enrolled on the platform
598 crew members have set up a Savings Account with Wagestream with £7,365 deposited into Savings Accounts
341 crew members used flexible pay in December to support their needs
At Brunning & Price, we believe taking care of our people means giving them the tools to thrive.
If you’re looking to join a company that truly invests in its people’s wellbeing, explore our current opportunities and discover what makes B&P different.
Click here to check out our current vacancies.
Every year we get all of our Managers, Deputies and Head Chefs in the same room for what we call ‘a bit of a Do’.
We re-group for the coming year and celebrate the last and generally enjoy catching up with each other over some good food, drink and music. It’s our favourite day of the year!
This year it took place in Manchester, hosted by Manchester Hall and afterwards at the Wharf.
We love a bit of a theme so you will see lots of Manchester bees dotted around, United and City footy shirts with our own footy penalty shoot-out, a ‘Mega Haçienda-esque Rave Room’, Tattooist, Chinese Quarter nibbles and the amazing ‘NOasis’ to complete the evening.
We had some celebratory awards that were themed for the “Do” and as this year was hosted in Manchester, the theme was ‘Bees’ as it’s the symbol of the city – hence all the weird and wonderful names for the awards.
The Happiest Hive – The Combermere Arms
The ‘Happiest Hive’ award is worked out via the crew survey feedback. The Combermere crew had a 100% participation rate and was in the 80%+ range for key questions such as ‘proud to work for B&P’, ‘likely to recommend working for us’, and ‘getting support and guidance from their managers’.
‘Bee-ing the Customers’ Choice. The Highwayman
When it comes to customer choice one pub seems to have a firm grip on this award, this is their third consecutive year of winning. On the traditional review tracker they’re at a whooping 4.83 which flows through to the new NPS scoring where they sit on a score of 84. Such fantastic customer feedback!
Best New Manager. Steph Lister – The Morris Dancer
Steph was promoted from within the Morris Dancer team approximately 14 months ago and has done a grand job of steadying the ship and pushing the pub forward. A splendid job all round!
Most Supportive Support Person – Paul Morris
Paul always gets lots of votes in this category. It’s the chance everyone in the pubs to thank a person in a supporting role for all that they do to help, and Paul, who works within the finance team as a Finance Manager is very highly thought of.
After what was a successful afternoon, with cheers, clapping, many “whoop whoops” everyone was ready to truly celebrate. Oh yes, the party started, the drinks were well sampled and the dance floor was alive!
If you would like to see a full rundown of the day and evening, then check out our “PG” Video of the day here.
It’s safe to say we are already looking forward to the next!
Executive Chef Billy recently took a group of junior chefs to a fascinating Nose to Tail training session at Newlyn’s Farm Cookery School.
This event is one of the most enjoyable, especially when the chefs dive into making sausages — it often turns a bit silly!
The day began with a detailed demonstration of working with a whole pig. Our chefs learned about both primal and secondary cuts. Even experienced chefs find it captivating to watch professionals handle the meat.
After observing the demo, our chefs got hands-on experience, replicating the cuts themselves.
Post-lunch, the chefs began crafting their sausage mixes and could choose ingredients from the farm shop – though most opted for classic flavours like spicy, fennel and apple or mustard and honey. This creative process allowed the chefs to experiment while sticking to familiar tastes.
Teamwork played a big role as the chefs helped each other making their sausages, ensuing both hilarity and camaraderie! This aspect of the Nose to Tail training really showcased the fun side of culinary learning.
The Nose to Tail training session at Newlyn’s Farm Cookery School was a resounding success, providing our junior chefs with invaluable skills and a memorable experience. We look forward to seeing how these new techniques will inspire creativity and excellence in our kitchens.
Interested in becoming a junior chef? Click here to check out our current vacancies.
