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Meet the team

We’re really proud of our award-winning Longbow team. We put people over profits, every time, hiring genuinely lovely people, passionate about giving you a ‘nothing is too much trouble’ experience.

Who are Longbow Venues?

We’re an independent hospitality business, with roots and hearts in the Peak District. Our award-winning venues are driven by brilliant people, working as a strong team to create memorable moments for our customers.

We put people over profits, every time, and our ‘nothing is too much trouble’ attitude can be seen in everything from our menus to the down-to-earth, genuinely lovely team, who are waiting to make your time with us as memorable as they can.

Matt
Ella
Alina
Matt
Ella
Alina

Matt

General Manager

With years of experience in the hospitality industry as a general manager, Matt worked his way up from serving on the bar, to gaining valuable experience in various roles in venues across the UK. His energy, passion and wealth of knowledge make him a fantastic addition to our team. We’re looking forward to seeing the great things he’ll bring to the role, please join us in welcoming Matt to The Peacock family!

Ella

Deputy Manager

Starting as a host at our sister venue, The Maynard, over 3 years ago, she’s worked her way up with dedication and passion — and now she’s joined the dream team at The Peacock! Her hard work, attention to detail, and knack for building strong relationships with both the team and guests make her the perfect fit for this role. We’re beyond lucky to have her on board, and we know she’ll bring her magic to The Peacock every day!

Alina

Head Chef

Starting as a kitchen porter at The Maynard, to now running the kitchen at The Peacock, Alina’s journey is one of hard work, growth, and a love for locally-sourced Peak District produce. A former volleyball player for the Romanian national team, Alina brings the discipline, teamwork, and resilience from sports into her kitchen leadership style. With a rich academic background and a thirst for knowledge, she’s worked her way up through the ranks – from Pastry Chef to Sous Chef – and now, as Head Chef, she’s ready to create exceptional food experiences at The Peacock. Alina's vision? A strong, supportive kitchen team, and dishes that showcase the very best of local ingredients. Get ready for a dining experience like no other!

People over profits

We know that happy staff make happy customers, so we do things differently at Longbow Venues. We have more than the average number of colleagues on each shift – so they have the headspace to think, be proactive and deliver that exceptional service we’ve become famous for.

We operate with a higher labour allowance than industry standard. We pay above average, and our senior team benefit from a generous profit share bonus scheme. We invest a lot of time, energy, passion and finances into training and development. Whether they join us in their first or 15th job, everyone at Longbow has the potential to be shaped into a future leader.

Fancy working with us?

We put people over profits, and hire for energy and passion – every time. Our team is proud of their Peak District home and cares a lot about creating memorable experiences for our customers, which can be felt and tasted at every Longbow venue.

Sounds like something you want to be a part of? We want to hear from you.

Testimonial 3

"Beautifully decorated pub, very cosy with a roaring fire, lovely friendly staff and great food."

Jane H via TripAdvisor

Testimonial 2

"A lovely venue, with wonderful food and drink, and the staff are very friendly. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!"

Toni J via TripAdvisor

Testimonial 1

You can taste and see the quality in everything you have, including the service.

Cate W via TripAdvisor

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