Run a Star Pub - Crown Hotel Colne - Colne

Star Pubs Leased & Tenancy; Colne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to lead a historic pub in Colne. This role involves driving growth through innovative food and music offerings while managing a vibrant venue that serves as a community hub. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hospitality, a knack for financial management, and the ability to create memorable experiences for guests. If you are ready to embrace the challenge of enhancing a beloved local establishment with rich history and multiple income streams, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to excellence and community engagement, and make your mark in the heart of Pendle Witch Country.

Benefits

Private Accommodation

Catering Kitchen

Car Park

Live Music Events

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing hospitality venues with a focus on profitability.
• Strong customer service skills to enhance guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue through innovative food and entertainment offerings.
• Manage daily operations and ensure high standards of service.

Skills

Business Development

Hospitality Management

Financial Acumen

Customer Service

Marketing Skills

Education

Experience in Hospitality Management

Business Degree

Tools

Financial Management Software

POS Systems

Job description

Pub Overview

Coming Soon - We are currently working up the financials for this site, so all quoted figures are indicative only. We are accepting applications in the meantime so apply today!

Historic Pub with Multiple Income Streams

The Crown Hotel is situated in the heart of Pendle Witch Country close to the Pennines and Yorkshire Dales. The hotel is an ideal base for exploring the nearby hills, canals, historic towns and villages, and many other local beauty spots. The Crown Hotel is a charming former coaching inn, built in 1852 to service the then new railway system in the quiet mill town of Colne. The very welcoming hotel offers comfortable accommodation comprising of ten single, double and family bedrooms all of which have colour television, hospitality tray and seven of which have en-suite facilities.

Business Development Manager Vision

The Crown Hotel prides itself on providing quality, locally sourced produced food to a very high standard accompanied by a wide selection of Wines and Spirits from around the world and requires a dedicated operator to ensure this legacy that has been built up over the last 100 years is continued through the heart and soul of every pint poured and meal served. From Daily Live music to open mic on a Sunday, the pub is always full of life. Encouraging the local up and coming talent to well established worldwide groups, it's had it all.

If you are into driving an ever strong venue with letting rooms, steeped in local history and wish to remain the real hub of the community, then the Crown Hotel is a must for you.

The opportunities here are endless in growing the ever demanding food and music side of the business, along with increasing the room revenue and your profitability along with providing guests with a stimulating range of cask ales, accompanied by light bites, and a mouth-watering main menu in a warm and welcoming venue for all to enjoy.

If you think you have what it takes to take on such a prominent dining and entertainment venue with an unrivaled vision in the heart of Colne then apply now.

Features

• Foundation Tenancy
• Catering Kitchen
• Letting Rooms
• Music Venue
• Car Park
• Cask Ale
• Outdoor Trade

Trading Area & Facilities

Internally, the Crown Hotel is a two-bar operation. Friendly competition is enjoyed in the games area which includes a pool table and darts board. The internal seating is a mixture of loose and fitted seats, from comfortable booth seating to low and high stools. Live sport can be shown on the televisions in the bar area. The pub also contains gaming machines, allowing for an additional income stream. There is also a separate function/meeting room which can fit 40 theatre style, ideal for business meetings and small corporate events.

There is a cosy trading area externally to the rear, perfect for drinks in the summer months.

The Crown Hotel benefits from 10 letting rooms, 7 of which are en-suite, all with a television and hospitality tray.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation at the Crown Hotel consists of 2 flats. One, a 3 bedroom with a bathroom, living room and kitchen. The other a 2 bedroom and kitchenette. In line with our Ready to Trade Promise, we will ensure the private accommodation is in good condition, so that you can focus on your business.

Pub Financials

Estimated Total Ingoing Costs

£46,825

Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs

£16,417

Annual Rent

£35,000

Estimated Annual Turnover

£820,000

Deposit

£8,750

Estimated Fixtures & Fittings Value

£24,575

Estimated Stock Valuation

£10,000

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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