Business Development Manager- visa sponsorship available

Sai Avenue Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sai Avenue Limited in Bedford is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to oversee growth across two pub branches. This hands-on role combines operations and commercial strategy, with a focus on revenue, footfall, and brand presence.

You will lead and develop teams, build relationships with local communities and suppliers, manage costs, ensure licensing and hygiene standards, and implement events and community engagement to drive long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee growth across two pub branches
• Lead day-to-day operations for both locations
• Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue, footfall and brand presence
• Identify events, functions, and community engagement opportunities
• Manage and develop teams at both sites
• Monitor financial performance, control costs and report on key metrics
• Maintain high standards of food, drink, service and licensing/hygiene compliance
• Build relationships with local communities, suppliers and stakeholders

Job description

Visa sponsorship is available for candidates who held a Skilled Worker visa in a hospitality role before 22 July 2025. We welcome applications from candidates with the right to work in the UK, including those already on a Skilled Worker visa seeking a change of employment.

About the Role

We are seeking a driven and experienced Business Development Manager to oversee and grow operations across two of our vibrant pub branches.

This hands-on management role suits someone who understands both the operational and commercial sides of hospitality. You will develop the business across both sites, identify growth opportunities, and ensure each branch thrives as a destination in its own right.

Our Business

Our two branches offer distinct but complementary hospitality experiences. One is a genuine village local that blends traditional British pub hospitality with a taste of Nepal, offering pub classics alongside freshly cooked Nepalese dishes, including momo, curries, and clay-oven specialities. With live sports coverage, a family-friendly and dog-friendly atmosphere, on-site parking, and a strong local following, it is a pub with real character and broad appeal.

The other is a well-established venue in a thriving local area. Together, these two sites offer a unique opportunity for a commercially minded manager to make a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding of how to develop the business
• Take overall management responsibility for both branches, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
• Develop and implement strategies to grow revenue, footfall, and brand presence across both sites
• Identify new business opportunities, including events, functions, and community engagement
• Manage, motivate, and develop teams at both locations
• Monitor financial performance, control costs, and report on key metrics
• Maintain high standards of food, drink, service, and compliance with licensing and hygiene regulations
• Build strong relationships with local communities, suppliers, and stakeholders