Meet the Team

Our people are our best asset - the feather in our cap. We hand-pick them as much for their character as their skill and efficiency.

Spot-on service is delivered with big smiles and cheery hearts by charming folk who are absolute naturals at warm welcomes and good conversation. Many have years of experience in the hospitality industry and all have gone through our own, exacting in-house training scheme to ensure everything is done the Peacock way - and going that extra mile to make customers happy is simply second-nature.

If you think you would be a great fit in our excellent team please get in touch with your info and CV at cheers@thepeacockatbarlow.co.uk.

Meet our amazing team..

James Robinson

Director of Operations

James has had a self-proclaimed “Life of Hospitality” from starting as a pot washer and then waiter and bartender at his local pub aged just 14, he worked at various cocktail bars and restaurants whilst at University in Leeds and then following time in Australia he has worked in a branded restaurant chain, an upmarket hotel, weddings and bistro venue and another gastropub before starting here at The Peacock at Barlow where he is part of the furniture having helped lead the refurb, opening and everything since. You will likely find James at the order point chatting to guests as they arrive and depart whilst overseeing the team or sat on table 3 in the tap room doing the team Rotas.

Owen Turner

Assistant General Manager

Owen started his venture at the Peacock in 2016 as one of our front of house waiters and after a bumpy first 6 months, where following a great trial shift he emerged as the first person in this business to get worse and worse each shift, he eventually flicked a switch and then became one of the best waiters around, then a bartender before moving towards management training in 2019. Owen was promoted to duty manager just before COVID and has been a trailblazer since. In 2022, he progressed to the assistant general manager position. He loves dealing with customers and sometimes chats to them more than he works!

Sarah Bruno

Assistant Manager

Sarah started working in hospitality at 16 as a waitress at Popular American diner chain, she worked there for over 8 years up to the position of deputy manager. She then left to open her own business, a vintage tea, coffee, and cake shop. After 2 years Sarah moved on and went to work at Chatsworth house behind the scenes on the maintenance team, still customer service facing but also working on all the events and Christmas openings. Sarah has been at the Peacock since the summer of 2017. She was a full-time manager until having her daughter Ava in March 2020 just before lockdown. After lockdown, Sarah came back to work on a part time basis.

Katy Hill

Duty Manager

Katy joined the team in 2021 as a front of house waitress and quickly progressed through the ranks by showing a lot of interest in the business and working incredibly hard day in day out! She is now one of our Duty Managers, and is a massive key player in the management team! She is always thinking of ways to improve the business and if you don’t find her at the order point you’ll find her greeting our fluffy friends!

Benjamin Harrison

Duty Manager

Benjamin came to the peacock 6 years ago after finishing collage. he started as a waiter learning the basics from carrying trays, taking orders and learning how the pub functions. Striving for more, he became apart of the bar team, learning cocktails, stock taking and ordering stock.

After Covid there was a switch around with staff, James Robinson asked Benjamin to join management. Now, 2 years later, Benjamin is a strong member to our team learning all there is to know about our industry, with his hard work and great experience, he always gives his best. If you see him around, say hello.

Fay Hemming

Head Pastry Chef

Fay graduated university with a first-class honours degree in Culinary Arts, and has since worked in reputable places such as Buckingham Palace before coming to us, where she has been our resident pastry chef since February 2018. In her free time, Fay likes to read novels, talk to anyone who will listen about tattoos or Derren Brown and write about herself in third person. Her favourite parts about working at the Peacock at Barlow are innovating new desserts and spending time with the best team.

Jessie

Apprentice

Jessie started in 2022 whilst starting out with her A-levels; since then, she has decided to become an apprentice at the Peacock, mainly font of house but she is always happy to help in any department. Jessie decided to become an apprentice because she was enjoying doing part time and saw the opportunities becoming an apprentice would give her. She enjoys working with lots of people every day and always likes to challenge herself in any role.

What our guests think...

Scrumptious Food

‘While in Derbyshire for a weekend my hubby & I decided to go here for a meal on the Saturday night, we weren’t disappointed. We rang to book a table but the message said no bookings but to turn up anyway as we wouldn’t be waiting long if a table wasn’t available. In our arrival it was very busy but we were told we would have a table in approx 20 mins so we went to the bar and got a drink & 20 mins later we got a table.

You really won’t be disappointed, the food was lovely & plentiful, the service was quick & friendly. The prices were reasonable.’

Outstanding Food

‘This is my first visit here and definitely won’t be the last, the service was outstanding and the food even better. The few requirements we had they went above and beyond to accommodate us.

It really is a lovely place to eat.

I normally single out a specific staff member to give a mention on trip advisor but everyone was good and a credit to the place’

Perfect Peacock

‘We called around 1pm today for Sunday lunch. We were greeted very pleasently and given a table straight away.

The pub was extremely busy but had a great atmosphere.

We ordered the roast pork and roast beef and both were delicious. The portions are huge and the quality excellent.

The girls serving were pleasent and efficient with nothing too much trouble.

If you are after an excellent Sunday lunch you can't go wrong with the Peacock.’

Anniversary Celebration

‘Stayed at The Peacock at Barlow for 2 nights. We had an amazing stay. Welcoming and attentive staff on duty no matter what time we visited the bar and dining area. Our room was beautiful. Luxury toiletries, soft towels, and dressing gowns provided. The bathroom was stunning with heated flooring.

The food was exceptional. We dined each night of our stay, had lunch on the first day, and had a fabulous breakfast each morning.

We would have loved to stay longer.

We will definitely return and look at booking another room just so we can experience a different view of the surrounding countryside.’

Lovely As Always

‘Another really enjoyable visit! The staff are so lovely! Super dog friendly with a doggie water bar and treats! It’s was the hottest day of the year, inside has full air-conditioning! Bliss! Drinks are good. The starter nachos was amazing! I had a sandwich- wow it’s so hard to get a good sandwich anywhere! Delicious bread, carved ham, cheese and delicious home cooked chips! Hubby had the special salmon teriyaki burger - wow!

The toilets are immaculate- always judge a place by it’s loo’s!’

Great Food with the Warmest Welcome

‘Lovely choice of food. Warm welcome as we arrived. Really friendly service.

Some very unusual, and delicious wine choices and great local beers too. Top quality very tasty food. Definitely worth a visit.’

Peacock Perfection!

‘Fantastic staff who are obviously trained to a very high standard. Even at super busy times they can cope and are attentive and friendly. This is rare!

Coupled with lovely food and good selection of food which is of a high standard and locally sourced, you can’t go wrong.

Most pubs with food get away with low quality produce, pretty high prices and under paid, untrained young staff.

This place is run like a good pub and restaurant should be. Definitely a rarity other than it’s relative down the road, the Tickled Trout. Separate review to come! It’s worth coming to Barlow just to visit both places.’

The Best Sunday Dinner We've Ever Had

‘It doesn't get better than this. Went for Sunday dinner on the recommendation of a friend. Wow was this a good recommendation and absolutely worth the 50 minute drive. The setting, cleanliness, staff and food are all absolutely perfect. We couldn't find fault with anything and the food especially made it. We will be back many times I imagine.’

Breakfast In Barlow

‘Very good breakfast at a reasonable price. A lovely place and setting for a breakfast treat. Full English with black pudding and the eggs royale are our favourites. The hollandaise sauce is delicious. Friendly service too. This was our second time and won’t be our last.’

Fabulous Sunday Roast

‘Came to barlow for a weekend ate here the first night - it did not disappoint.

Returned sunday around 5:30 for a roast - towards the end if service - delicious! Good size - lots of fresh veg and very tasty and hot.

Top end of price £20 but that's what you pay these days for far less quality.

A nice buzzing atmosphere too and a fabulous scenic drive to finish off - couldn't ask for more!

Will definitely be returning. ’

Great Find and Would Definitely Recommend

‘What a fabulous find! We went at lunch time for drinks as we were staying close by. Lovely pub in a great setting & super friendly staff so we decided to return for evening meal.

Lovely relaxed atmosphere, great food & beer! Pub was busy on a Wednesday night but our food arrived without too much of a wait. My fish pie was fab & my husband had the pie which was filled with tender beef. 10/10.

Realised when I got back to Yorkshire I’d left my handbag there! Staff couldn’t do enough! Bag posted to me all contents there including cash! Super friendly, trustworthy staff! Thank you!!’

Superb Pub, Accomodation & Dining

‘10 days into a UK/Paris trip & this is without a doubt the best place in which we’ve stayed. A superb renovated pub with new rooms, awesome design elements & quality food & beverages.

Highlights included online check-in, comfortable rooms/bed and stunning bathrooms (especially in Pilgrim), fresh scone jam & cream on arrival in our room, coffee pod machine, fluffy towels, hearty dinner & delicious included breakfast.

It's obvious that the owners have nailed customer-centric hospitality & there is a clear passion in the way rooms have be furnished. This is also evident in every interaction we had with staff. Congrats on reimagining the great British country pub!’

Our Little Hideaway!

‘Found The Peacock at Barlow by accident on booking.com a few years ago. Have since been back 7 times over 2 years. What can I say? Amazing place, total break from reality, amazing staff, amazing food (especially the fish pie!), beautiful rooms and a breakfast fit for royalty!!!!! Will continue to return when we can, absolutely LOVE!!!!!!!!!’

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