They are also known as "Galley Admirals".
Yes, I've paxed with BA and seen the flight-deck leave before us, APU still runnning, hot-footing it to their segregated bus, 'cos in those days they went to the Queen's Building and the cabin crew somewhere on Northside.
Yes, there is a lot more to commanding than ruuning around with four stripes up as anyone doing the job properly will tell you. You earn respect and loyalty and it must be reciprocated. When you reach that stage you hopefully have a cohesive team and you lead it from the front.
Tha't my bit for now as I'm leading a mission to the pub.
MP