Fairway Inn

Marstons-PLC; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Owner’s accommodation

Profit sharing

Job summary

Marston's are seeking an operator or management couple to take over a large, food-led pub by a popular golf course in Sheffield. You will build on an established carvery and drive growth in food, drink and events while engaging with locals, golfers and destination diners.

The opportunity includes a 26% turnover share (weekly) of sales excluding VAT and a guaranteed annual retained sum of £35,000, released weekly. Separate owner’s accommodation is included, with most bills covered.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large, food-led pubs.
• Ability to develop function and events calendars.
• Strong commercial and operational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop the function and events calendar to boost bookings.
• Increase local marketing and social media activity for the pub.
• Drive food and drink sales through the carvery and wider menu.

Skills

Commercial skills

Operational management

Community engagement

Job description

The Fairway is a large, well-presented food-led pub on the south-east side of Sheffield, positioned next to Birley Wood Golf Course and directly on the Supertram route. Known for its 7-day carvery, spacious trading areas and function facilities, it attracts local residents, destination diners, golfers and commuters. Currently trading at around £22,000 per week with a 60/40 food-to-drink split, there is tremendous potential to grow food, drink and event sales.

The business

The pub offers zoned dining and drinking areas, a dedicated carvery deck, a spacious function room overlooking the golf course, a large garden with raised patio and ample customer parking. Key strengths include its established carvery offer, strong seasonal trade and excellent location, with Christmas Fayre and Christmas Day already proving particularly popular.

The opportunity

The next operator has a fantastic opportunity to build on an established food-led business and unlock further growth. The strongest priorities are developing the function and events calendar, increasing local marketing and social media activity, and driving food and drink sales through the carvery and wider menu offer.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for an experienced and ambitious operator or management couple with a strong background in large, food-led pubs. You’ll need excellent commercial and operational skills, confidence running a busy carvery operation and the ability to engage with the local community, golfers and destination diners. Experience of functions, weddings and celebrations would be a real advantage.

What’s in it for you?

26% share of weekly sales excluding VAT, plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £35,000, released weekly. Low ingoing costs start with a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost. Separate owner’s accommodation is included, with most bills covered except council tax and TV Licence.

Private accommodation information

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