Run a pub with Marston's in Welshpool

Marston’s; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Marston's offers an exciting opportunity to run The Smithfield Bell, a vibrant pub in Welshpool. The role entails managing operations, driving sales, and ensuring a top-notch guest experience in a family-friendly setting. Candidates will benefit from comprehensive training, ongoing support, and a competitive salary structure with a profit-sharing model. Ideal applicants should be creative, self-sufficient, and passionate about hospitality.

Benefits

Accommodation

Supplied stock and consumables

Training support from area manager

Access to training platform Campus

Qualifications

• Independent financial advice required.
• Sustainable business plan completion expected.
• Induction training mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage a food-led pub business, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Build community links and boost sales.
• Oversee team management and employment matters.

Skills

Community engagement

Sales improvement

Team management

Passion for guest experiences

Education

Personal licence

Job description

Run a pub with Marston's in Welshpool, Welshpool

This opportunity involves managing The Smithfield Bell, a family-friendly pub situated on a busy retail park in Welshpool. The pub features indoor and outdoor play areas, a large bar with a diverse selection of ales, beers, and ciders, and a classic food menu capable of catering to 160 guests indoors and 40 outside. The pub also has a pizza kitchen offering takeaway options.

The role requires building strong community links, boosting sales, and driving the pub to reach its full potential. The successful licensee will benefit from low ingoing costs, comprehensive training, ongoing support, and a share in the profits, including a guaranteed annual sum of £35,000 plus 26% of weekly sales.

Key benefits include accommodation, supplied stock and consumables, support from a dedicated area manager, access to a large support team, and free access to training platform Campus. The role demands managing a food-led business operating under Marston's corporate menu, with responsibilities including team management, employment matters, and compliance with legal and licensing requirements. A five-year commitment is expected, with options for early exit with notice.

Applicants must show proof of independent financial advice, complete a sustainable business plan, obtain a personal licence, and undergo induction training. The ideal candidate will be self-sufficient, creative, and passionate about delivering excellent guest experiences.