Run an Admiral Pub, Kirkhill Bar, Glasgow

Admiral Taverns - Leased & Tenancy; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic licensee to run a vibrant community pub in Glasgow. This role involves driving beer sales, enhancing community ties, and curating engaging events. With a focus on local sports and charity events, the ideal candidate will possess charisma and a deep understanding of successful pub management. Join a supportive organization that empowers its licensees to thrive in their business journey. If you have the vision and passion to make a difference in your community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a community-focused pub.
• Strong marketing skills to promote events and offerings.

Responsibilities

• Drive beer volumes and enhance community engagement.
• Curate events and activities that resonate with locals.

Skills

Community Engagement

Event Planning

Customer Relationship Management

Marketing Skills

Education

Experience in Pub Management

Understanding of Local Demographics

Job description

Run an Admiral Pub, Kirkhill Bar, Glasgow

Job Type: Leased & Tenancy, Run a Pub, Pub Manager

Sector: Pubs and Bars

Contract Type: Full Time

Pub Layout

Located on the corner of a street, access can be made via the two doors. The central island bar, stocked with premium products provides a focal point for all areas of this open plan, one level room. The bar area is surrounded by a mixture of fixed and loose seating, panelled walls, high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows, making this a bright and airy space whilst TV's adorn the walls alongside a projector screen promoting all live sporting events. To the right of the bar there is a pool table area, complete with darts board with a small snug area. The snug area has a mixture of high fixed and loose seating making this the perfect social area.

Trading Style

Kirkhill Bar is a traditional wet led community local with an exceptionally strong customer base and a core of regular daytime drinkers. The pub utilises its community local feel and champions local sports games such as pool, darts and dominoes, alongside televised sporting events. The main trading area has a mixed drinks offer including, premium and standard lagers along with a varied and extensive range of spirits and minerals. The Kirkhill has a strong regular customer base and due to site's residential location has the opportunity to grow trade ensuring this site is the hub of the local community promoting charity and community based events.

Financial

Annual Rent: £19,500

Security Deposit: £2,000

Working Capital: £1,000

Stock: £1,000

Fixtures and Fittings: To be confirmed upon valuation–funding options may be available for the right licensee.

Tie: All drinks categories are tied. For fully funded licensees on long term agreements, we offer free-of-tie options for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee.

BDM Vision

Admiral Taverns is seeking a dynamic and passionate licensee who can take The Kensington Bar to new heights by driving beer volumes and enhancing its role as a vibrant community hub. They should possess a deep understanding of running a successful community pub and have the charisma and sociability to build strong relationships with the local community. Live entertainment, community events, and support for local sports teams are key components of The Kensington Bar’s appeal. The new licensee should have the vision and creativity to curate engaging events and activities that resonate with the community. Marketing efforts, both traditional and online through social media, will play a crucial role in promoting the pub and its offerings to a wider audience. A strong understanding of the area and its demographics is essential for tailoring the pub’s offerings to meet the needs and preferences of the local community. By leveraging the pub’s prime location and beloved status among locals, the new licensee has the opportunity to establish The Kensington Bar as the undisputed hub of the community.

Company

At Admiral Taverns, we pride ourselves on being the UK's leading operator of community pubs, with over 1,400 pubs nationwide. Our success is driven by our passionate and dedicated team, who embody our core values: ONE TEAM, WE CARE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

We’re committed to building strong partnerships with you and empowering you to make a success of your own business. Whether you’re looking to run your own pub or expand your experience in the industry, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Our licensees come from all walks of life. Some have run a pub before, some are completely new to our industry. Wherever you are in your journey, we’ll focus on finding the right pub for your vision and tailor our approach, support, and the training we offer to meet your needs.

If you think you have what it takes to run an Admiral pub, then we would love to hear from you so get in touch today!