Regional Manager, Pub Partners - Home Counties

Stonegate Company Ltd.; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality operator is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to cover the Home Counties. The role focuses on supporting publicans in improving business performance and profitability through strategic planning and regular business reviews. The ideal candidate will have significant retail experience and knowledge of licensing laws and Pubs Code requirements. Excellent benefits are offered, including a bonus scheme and generous leave policy.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted Gym Membership

Award-winning Learning & Development

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Regional Manager in a retail or licensed environment.
• Understanding of pricing in a competitive market.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support publicans to improve business performance.
• Implement strategic plans to increase profitability.
• Conduct business reviews and enforce property condition.

Skills

Retail experience

Licensing knowledge

Financial management

Knowledge of Pubs Code

Job description

Regional Manager - Publican Partners

Region: Home Counties

About Us

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues. We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Regional Manager, covering the Home Counties - Buckinghamshire/Berkshireregion. You will support a number of publicans and their businesses within the Core L&TDivision. The key objectives of this role areto produce and implement a quality, robust strategic plan for your region,which is designed to increase ‘whole pub profit’ for each pub, benefiting publican profitability and regional like for like income.

To achieve such growth through:

• The recruitment and development of quality, well-funded publicans.
• A planned programme of active property condition enforcement across your leased and tenanted pubs such that the condition of our properties is brought to and maintained at a high standard (by both publicans and the company’s property team) to support quality retailing and to protect our asset values.
• Continual improvement in retailing standards through business advice, category management, publican skills development and quality business review meetings.
• The provision of quality and SMART meeting minutes for each business review meeting, consistently issued within the required timeframes and to a standard and clarity that fully complies with the Pubs Code.
• To conform to the legal and behavioural requirements of the Pubs Code such that publicans are treated respectfully and fairly in all their dealings with us, with activity designed to enable fulfilmentof their business plan whilst delivering high retail standards and customer experiences.
• To develop a planned approach to delivering regular reviews of each publican’s business plan and latest Profit and loss account such that any remedial action required by the publican to improve performance is identified and an action plan provided for both parties to work on.
• The adoption of a challenging but respectful approach to publicans who fail to exploit the commercial opportunities within their businesses.
• The effective liaison with all Pub Support Centrefunctions within and outside the DBU virtual team.
• Effective and frequent liaison with key suppliers to the business such that company procurement objectives are adhered to and delivered with collaboration from an operations perspective.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience of working as a Regional Manager or above within a retail or licensedenvironment, ideally with leased and tenanted pubs
• Knowledge of merchandising a retail environment
• Understanding the importance & impact of pricing in a competitive marketplace
• Champion the financial components of a retail Profit and Loss account
• Knowledge of licensing laws, health and safety food legislation
• Knowledge of the Pubs Code and the associated responsibilities of the Regional Manger
• Knowledge of our company strategy and how the Leased & Tenanted business fits into driving the delivery of this LFL growth strategy

What makes Stonegate a great place to work?

At Stonegate, we believe that when you feel your best, you do your best. That’s why we’re committed to supporting the health, happiness, and overall wellbeing of every team member. From lifestyle perks and flexible support to mental health resources, our benefits are designed to help you thrive—both in and out of work.

• 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year
• Bonus Scheme
• Access to discounted Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
• Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance
• Reward Card via the MiXR app, giving you and your friends 25% off food and drinks as well as VIP entry across our Managed Estate
• Life Assurance which gives access to Help @ Hand
• Access to your pay early via Wagestream
• The Stonegate Xtra portal with access to a wide range of high street discounts and offers
• Discounted access to David Lloyd membership
• Award winning Learning & Development programmes to drive your career

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. You can contact us on [e-mail].

Job Reference: PW1365042HomRMPPHC