Careers

Careers

Working with Caldmore

Working with Caldmore

Careers at Caldmore Taverns are different. Unlike many corporate ‘pub-co’ operations, we believe in creating partnerships with our landlords. Strong relationships that harness creativity, entrepreneurship and financial reward.

We ensure that all the supply benefits of running a freehouse venue are retained. And that you benefit from the competitive purchasing of our group model.

What’s it really like to be the Landlord of a Caldmore Tavern?

What’s it really like to be the Landlord of a Caldmore Tavern?

Take a look at the video below. A selection of our talented landlords reveal the benefits, challenges and opportunities they have been faced with during their tenures.

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“It feels like it’s my living room. Everybody’s a guest in my house. If they’re not a friend, they’ll be a friend when they leave.”
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Steve, Landlord of The Royal Oak, Biddulph

What are the benefits of being a Caldmore Tavern Landlord?

What are the benefits of being a Caldmore Tavern Landlord?

Take a look at the tables below. They show how you can benefit from your efforts with our industry-leading profit share model. And why careers at Caldmore stand out from similar pathways in the industry.

BENEFITS: at a glance

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Benefits
Managed
Houses
Tied
Leases
Caldmore
Taverns
Venue
Management
Yes
Yes
Yes
Staff
Recruitment
Yes
Yes
Yes
Self
Employed
No
Yes
Yes
Freehouse
No
No
Yes
Profit Share
No
No
Yes

BENEFITS: marketing and support

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Benefits
Managed
Houses
Tied
Leases
Caldmore
Taverns
Promotional
Support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Group
Purchasing
Yes
Yes
Yes
Technical
Services
Yes
Yes
Yes
Local
Landlord
No
Yes
Yes
No Price
Cloaking
No
No
Yes
Shared
Utilities
No
No
Yes

BENEFITS: added extras

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Benefits
Managed
Houses
Tied
Leases
Caldmore
Taverns
Caldmore
Employ Staff
–
–
Yes
Shared
Maintenance
–
–
Yes
Supportive
Family
Business
–
–
Yes
Low Cost of
Entry
(Deposit)
–
–
Yes

Business opportunity FAQ

Business opportunity FAQ

Below is a selection of the common questions we get asked by people who are interested in joining the Caldmore team.

Caldmore operates a market-leading profit share model. Your financial reward directly correlates with the performance of your freehouse.

There is, therefore, an unlimited earning potential. It is also important to note that the profit share percentage doesn’t change, resulting in us both growing together.

Running a freehouse means that you are free from being tied to purchasing from a large organisation who control both the price that you pay and the products that you list, which often results in it being hard to spin a profit.

We believe in passing cost savings onto our landlords who should be rewarded for their hard efforts in running our fine venues.

This is by all means encouraged! We have many applications from couples and families and we often find that different skill sets make the best partnerships. It is also beneficial as it means that labour costs can be reduced with workload that can be spread within the partnership.

The cost to enter one of our pubs is very low. All we ask for is a small ‘bond deposit’ that will be reimbursed if you elect to leave the business one day.

Latest vacancies

Latest vacancies

Below are the vacancies that we currently have across our taverns. Click on each toggle to see the job in more detail.

The William Chester in Market Drayton is looking for two reliable and hardworking cleaners to join the team. If you take pride in maintaining high standards and enjoy working independently, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s on offer?
✅ Two part-time vacancies available
✅ Approx. 6 hours per week
✅ Shifts before the pub opens
✅ Weekday and weekend working required
✅ Friendly and supportive working environment

If this sounds like the right role for you, click below to apply via email with your CV attached.

Any questions? Give us a call on 01782 789360.

The William Chester in Market Drayton is looking for an experienced and reliable bar staff member to join the team. This part-time role includes key holder responsibilities, making it ideal for someone confident behind the bar and ready to take on additional responsibility.

What’s on offer?
✅ Approx. 10–16 hours per week
✅ Weekday, evening and weekend shifts
✅ Flexibility essential
✅ Must be over 18
✅ Previous bar experience preferred
✅ Key holder experience preferred

If you’re looking for a role with added responsibility in a busy pub environment, we’d love to hear from you. Click below to apply via email with your CV attached.

Any questions? Give us a call on 01782 789360.

The Royal Oak is looking for a friendly and reliable person to join the weekend bar team. If you enjoy working in a busy pub environment and providing great customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s on offer?
✅ Part-time weekend role
✅ Saturday and Sunday shifts
✅ Friendly and supportive working environment

If this sounds like the role for you, click below to learn more about The Royal Oak or apply via email with your CV attached.

Any questions? Give us a call on 01782 789360.

The Royal Oak is looking for an experienced and dependable bar staff member to join the team. This role includes key holder responsibilities, making it ideal for someone confident behind the bar and ready to take on additional responsibility.

What’s on offer?
✅ Part-time role – 3 shifts per week
✅ Must be available to work 2 weekend shifts from Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week
✅ Includes one weekday evening shift
✅ Weekend working days may vary
✅ Key holder responsibilities
✅ Previous bar experience preferred

If you’re experienced, reliable, and looking for a role with added responsibility, we’d love to hear from you. Click below to learn more about The Royal Oak or apply via email with your CV attached.

Any questions? Give us a call on 01782 789360.

The Mason’s Arms is looking for a reliable and experienced bar staff member to join the team. This part-time role includes additional responsibility as a key holder, making it ideal for someone confident behind the bar and happy to take on a little extra responsibility.

What’s on offer?
✅ Part-time role – 8 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours
✅ Mainly weekend shifts, with some weekday cover required when needed
✅ Key holder responsibilities included
✅ Experience preferred
✅ Minimum wage

If you’re dependable, enjoy working with customers, and are looking for a role with added responsibility within a friendly pub environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Click below to find out more about The Mason’s Arms or apply via email with your CV attached.

Any questions? Give us a call on 01782 789360.