Run a Star Pub - Milbourne Arms Holywell - Whitley Bay

Star Pubs Leased & Tenancy; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub operator is seeking an experienced individual to manage a pub located in Whitley Bay. This role requires a strong background in the hospitality industry, specifically in destination food outlets. The ideal candidate will implement a successful food and drinks strategy while driving trade through community engagement and entertainment. Responsibilities include managing a clear vision for the menu and creating memorable customer experiences. This is a unique chance to shape the next chapter of a well-established pub.

Benefits

Private accommodation

Parking spaces

Function room access

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing a successful pub business.
• Ability to implement and drive a profitable food & drinks offer.
• Strong marketing and customer experience skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive trade through food, drinks, and entertainment.
• Engage with the local community and promote the pub.
• Develop and manage the menu offerings to attract customers.

Skills

Experience in a destination food outlet hospitality business

Clear vision for food & drinks menu

Marketing strategy skills

Experience in managing live entertainment

Job description

Pub Overview

Please note that the financials that are advertised are indicative numbers and subject to change.

Pub is furnished to combine “rural character” with a modern twist.

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

The area

The Milbourne Arms is located in the village of Hollywell in Whitley Bay. The pub is surrounded by some local businesses and mixed housing.

Demographics

The pub benefits from being one of 3 pubs found in an area of around 1,295 adults within a 10-minute walk time. The Milbourne Arms customer base is made up of mature and midlife adults.

The offer

Available on our foundation tenancy agreement. Click here for more information on this agreement. The potential of this pub lies in maintaining a food & drinks offer. What food & drinks would you look to implement in the pub?

The site currently has the ability to drive trade via live entertainment, live sports. It offers a selection of a pub classic menu, a popular carvery, and popular beers, ciders, wines and spirits.

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 destination food outlet hospitality business. They will have a clear vision for their food & drinks menu, marketing strategy and entertainment offer and can create a memorable experience for their customers.

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

• Foundation Tenancy
• Outdoor Trade
• Function Room
• Catering Kitchen
• Car Park
• Pub Games
• Private Accommodation
• Music Venue
• Live Sports

Trading Area & Facilities

• Main trading area with bar
• Large beer garden & separate courtyard area
• 90 internal covers within the main building & sports bar
• 60 external covers
• Catering kitchen
• Stable Bar act as a separate Function room if required
• SmartDispense
• Car park with 8 spaces

Private Accommodation

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

Pub Financials

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Estimated Total Ingoing Costs

£58,042

Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs

£13,280

Annual Rent

£28,571

Estimated Annual Turnover

£515,032

Deposit

£7,142

Estimated Fixtures & Fittings Value

£40,000

Estimated Stock Valuation

£7,400

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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