pubs & hospitality - our people

Jonathan Thomas - Director of Pubs & Hospitality Division
“I believe that there are so many outstanding individuals working in all types of jobs and from many, many different backgrounds who could have an amazing career in this industry.“
25 years’ experience
"With over 25 years in the licensed and hospitality sector, I still have an immense passion to introduce people to this great industry. I enjoy helping people, from all types of backgrounds and trades, to take on a range of new skills and flourish in a great new career."

key achievements
- Operations Director with Punch Taverns looking after over 500 pubs in wales and the Midlands
- Senior Manager with Bass and Molson Coors for 15 years over-seeing key accounts and managing sales teams across the UK
- Key Account manager with Britvic / Pepsi for four years
- owned and ran successful pub in Aberystwyth for two years
What makes Acorn different?
“We put experience, knowledge and hard work into our service so that our clients and job-seekers get out of it more than they expected.”
We work very closely with leading family brewers and major retailers in the UK, developing full support packages that meet the needs of their businesses.
Every pub has its own unique brand and personality and we match people who are ideally suited to each location. It is my job to find people who enjoy delivering a quality service and an exceptional customer experience. People who make a pub part of the community; a great place to meet, eat, drink and a place customers want to return to time and time again.
Acorn is unique in that we value applications from both people who have experience in the licensed trade and those who have never considered working within the industry. We have the expertise to identify transferable skills and provide a package of support and training at all levels.
contact us
To discuss your next step in your career, or if you're looking for staff contact us 07903 442453 or email us.