Regional Manager, Pub Partners - Home Counties - Buckinghamshire

Stonegate Group; Chesham Bois; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub operator in the UK is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to support publicans in the Home Counties. You will enhance profitability by developing quality business strategies and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role includes a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave and private medical insurance. Join a company dedicated to inclusivity and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Bonus Scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Discounted Dental Insurance

25% off food and drinks

Life Assurance

Access to early pay via Wagestream

Access to high street discounts

Discounted David Lloyd membership

Award-winning Learning & Development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Regional Manager or above in a retail or licensed environment.
• Ability to improve publican profitability and retail standards.
• Knowledge of merchandising and financial components of a retail P&L.

Responsibilities

• Support publicans in their businesses and ensure compliance with laws.
• Enhance retailing standards through advice and reviews.
• Liaise with key suppliers to meet procurement objectives.

Skills

Retail management experience

Knowledge of pricing strategies

Understanding of licensing laws

Proficient in Financial analysis

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Regional Manager, covering the Home Counties - Buckinghamshire/Berkshire region. You will support a number of publicans and their businesses within the Core L&T Division. The key objectives of this role are to 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 fulfilment of 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 Centre functions 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.
  
  Experience of working as a Regional Manager or above within a retail or licensed environment, 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
  
  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., 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