Aston Marina
Aston Marina is a restaurant and events venue in Stone, Staffordshire. It is located on the banks of the Trent & Mersey canal.
astonmarina.co.ukAbout jobs at Aston Marina
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Aston Marina pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
40% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ13.45 per hour, and ÂŁ14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Aston Marina pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
100% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Aston Marina pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
At a minimum, everyone is entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the government. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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The job sometimes spills into unpaid time
Do jobs at Aston Marina spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
How we know this
60% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Aston Marina?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 60% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 40% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do Aston Marina workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
80% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Aston Marina?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Aston Marina?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
40% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Aston Marina recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
80% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Aston Marina is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
80% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
Aston Marina job reviews
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Best thing
Free food, low pressure
Worst thing
Dirty, long hours, low pay
Report this reviewKitchen porter at Aston Marina, June 2021
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Best thing
Seeing regular customers each week
Worst thing
Working every weekend
Report this reviewRestaurant manager at Aston Marina, January 2021
Handy to know
Based on 5 Aston Marina employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 5 Aston Marina employees