Run a Star Pub - Hazeldene Hotel Gretna - Gretna Green

Star Pubs Leased & Tenancy; Gretna; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub management company is seeking an operator for The Hazeldene Hotel in Gretna. The right candidate will have extensive experience in the hospitality sector, capable of introducing innovative food and drink offers while engaging a community-centric approach. The pub features letting rooms, a function room, and outdoor spaces, aiming to attract both locals and tourists. This is a prime opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional looking to make a mark.

Benefits

Private accommodation for operator

Potential for additional income through letting rooms

Opportunity for high annual turnover

Qualifications

• Proven experience in running or owning a pub business.
• Ability to create a memorable customer experience.
• Experience with social media marketing.

Responsibilities

• Implement a successful food and drink strategy.
• Drive trade through entertainment and events.
• Manage pub operations and customer service.

Skills

Experience in community-led hospitality

Strong marketing plan

Vision for food and drinks menu

Knowledge of pub games

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!

The Hazeldene Hotel is a great opportunity near Gretna Green and the Caledonia Park Designer with 11 letting rooms.

What would you do with this pub to make it a success?

The area

The Hazeldene Hotel is located in the town of Gretna, close to Gretna Green. The pub is surrounded by shops, food and retail outlets and mixed housing. The area is a well-known wedding destination, and the shopping outlet brings in a lot of trade.

Demographics

The pub benefits from being one of 5 pubs found in a 20-minute walk with a customer base made up of locals and tourists.

The offer

Available on our foundation tenancy agreement. The potential of this pub lies in introducing a well thought through a 70/30 food and drink offer. What food and drinks would you look to implement in the pub?

The site currently has the ability to drive trade via 11 letting rooms, live entertainment, selection of pub games, such as pool, and darts and pub games machines. It offers a selection of popular beers, ciders, wines and spirits, a pub classic menu, and a popular carvery.

The function room has a separate bar to the main bar area.

We’re always open to new ideas, what would you do to drive trade?

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 extensive experience in a community-led hospitality business. They will have a clear vision for their food and drinks menu, strong marketing plan through social media and an entertainment offer and can create a memorable experience for their customers.

Features

• Foundation Tenancy
• Letting Rooms
• Function Room
• Outdoor Trade
• Car Park
• Private Accommodation

Trading Area & Facilities

• Main trading area with bar
• Separate dining room
• 150 internal covers
• 20 external covers
• Medium sized kitchen
• Function room
• 11 letting rooms
• Decking area in the beer garden
• Car park with 15 spaces

Private Accommodation

Private accommodation consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and bathroom.

Pub Financials

Estimated Total Ingoing Costs: £45,855

Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs: £10,952

Annual Rent: £29,419

Estimated Annual Turnover: £478,636

Deposit: £7,355

Estimated Fixtures & Fittings Value: £30,000

Estimated Stock Valuation: £5,000

Estimated Working Capital: £3,500

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

Downloads

• Demographics Report
• Energy Performance Certificate