Crispin, Ashover

Marstons Plc; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Owner’s accommodation included

Guaranteed retained sum £25,000 per yr

25% of weekly sales excluding VAT

Low ingoing costs: £5,000 deposit

£360 legal cost

Job summary

The Crispin in Ashover, Derbyshire invites an experienced operator to take ownership of the village pub and drive growth through food, events and community partnerships. You will manage both front and back of house while delivering premium branded dining and leveraging the established business model.

The role suits an experienced General Manager seeking self-employment with support from the Marstons Plc business model, and offers owner’s accommodation with most bills covered.

Qualifications

• Requires strong frontline and back-of-house hospitality experience.
• Ability to build relationships with local community and partners.
• Commercial focus with an eye for marketing and events.

Responsibilities

• Lead front and back-of-house operations.
• Develop and deliver premium branded food and service.
• Build community partnerships and local marketing plans.

Skills

Hospitality management

Community engagement

Marketing & sales

Customer service

Job description

RUN THE CRISPIN, ASHOVER, DERBYSHIRE

Signature Wet Agreement

Overview: The Crispin is a beautifully presented stone-built pub in the heart of Ashover, a historic village on the edge of the Peak District. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, established dining offer and strong community presence, it attracts locals, walkers, day-trippers and tourists throughout the year. Trading at approximately £3,500 per week with an 80/20 wet-led sales mix, this is an excellent opportunity for an operator to build on solid foundations and unlock further growth through food, events and community engagement.

The business: The pub offers a traditional wet-led bar, a separate dining area and a versatile function space to the rear which is ideal for private events, village gatherings and community groups. Convenient parking is available both to the front and rear of the property, providing easy access for guests travelling from surrounding villages and nearby towns. Key strengths include its prime Peak District location, strong local reputation and well-balanced mix of regular village trade and visitor footfall.

The opportunity: Following an operator transition, the next operator has the chance to grow The Crispin into an even stronger village destination. The strongest growth priorities are developing the food offer through consistent delivery of the company menu, increasing community engagement through events and local partnerships, and building a targeted marketing plan to capture more tourist and destination dining trade from the surrounding Peak District area.

Who we're looking for: We're looking for an operator with strong hospitality experience across both front and back of house operations. You'll be passionate about delivering excellent premium branded food, confident in building relationships within the local community and commercially minded when it comes to marketing and driving sales. This opportunity would particularly suit an experienced General Manager looking to take their first step into self-employment while benefiting from the support of an established business model.

What’s in it for you? Receive 25% of weekly sales excluding VAT, plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £25,000 released weekly. Low ingoing costs start with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost. Separate owner's accommodation is included, with most bills covered except council tax and TV Licence.

Ready to take the next step? Run The Crispin and build on its strong village reputation while creating a thriving destination for both locals and visitors. If you're ready to take ownership of your own business and make your mark in one of Derbyshire's most attractive villages, enquire today.