Run a Star Pub - Carpenters Arms Stewkley - Stewkley

Star Pubs Leased & Tenancy; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Pubs Leased & Tenancy presents an incredible opportunity for experienced operators to manage The Carpenters Arms in Stewkley. This role involves crafting a vibrant menu, organizing events, and enhancing customer experiences to drive trade in this unique village pub. If you have a passion for hospitality and a vision for community-driven service, seize this chance to bring your expertise to this historic location.

Benefits

Private accommodation included

Potential for event-driven trade

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience running or owning a pub.
• Ability to create a memorable customer experience.
• Knowledge in traditional pub grub food concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop a clear vision for the food & drinks menu.
• Organize community events and enhance local engagement.
• Manage daily operations of the pub effectively.

Skills

Experience in pub/restaurant management

Vision for food & drinks menu

Event organizing

Job description

Pub Overview

The Carpenters Arms is in the village of Stewkley, close to Leighton Buzzard & Aylesbury. The pub is surrounded by residential housing and one of only 2 pubs in the village itself. They are at opposite ends of the village.

The pub benefits from being one of two pubs found in the village, as well as it’s location meaning it has lots of passing footfall from walkers, ramblers and locals. The customer base in the immediate vicinity is mixed age range, but has the potential for frequent daytime and evening trade, from both locals and first time visitors.

Available on our foundation tenancy agreement. Click here for more information on this agreement . The potential of this pub lies in introducing a well thought through traditional pub grub food & drinksoffer. What food & drinks would you look to implement in the pub?

The site currently could drive trade via more frequent village and community events, live sports, quiz nights, coffee mornings etc.

If you’ve benefited from running or owning a pub business, we’d love to hear what experience you can bring.

The right operator for the pub will have a clear vision for their food & drinks menu, food & drinks menu and entertainment offer and can create a memorable experience for their customers. Great opportunity to grow the business and relaunch the pub.

If this sounds like the incredible pub opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today and tell us what you can bring to this pub’s next chapter...

Features

• Catering Kitchen
  
• Foundation Tenancy
  
• Car Park
  
• Outdoor Trade
  
• Private Accommodation
  

Trading Area & Facilities

• One bar operation
• Approx. 24 internal covers
• External seating approx. 16-24 covers
• Catering kitchen
• Garden to rear

Private Accommodation

Private accommodation consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and bathroom.

Pub Financials

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Estimated Total Ingoing Costs

£21,440

Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs

£8,813

Annual Rent

£15,758

Estimated Annual Turnover

£256,718

Deposit

£3,940

Estimated Fixtures & Fittings Value

£10,000

Estimated Stock Valuation

£4,000

Estimated Working Capital

£3,500

The above figures are provided as a guide only and will be finalised as part of the commercial agreement. All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT.

Estimated Working Capital is an estimate of key start-up costs such as professional fees, training fee, premises license fee, F&F valuation fee & till floats. There will be additional ongoing charges payable during the term of the agreement such as property maintenance, repairs fund, SmartDispense. These costs will be outlined prior to completing a business plan and finalised at Heads of Terms.

The calculation of the Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs assumes a minimum deposit of 1 month's rent and that fixtures and fittings (F&F) are rented. The subsequent deposit build up and F&F rental costs should be included in your financial assumptions in your business plan. Note that on FRI and Investment Tenancy Agreements deposits will always be 3 month's rent in advance and fixtures and fittings (F&F) must always be purchased. A deposit of 6 month's rent will be required for operators trading under a Limited Company with no Guarantors. In order to ensure a successful start-up, all applicants must have a minimum £10,000 un-borrowed funds.

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