Run a Star Pub - Station Hotel Illkley - Ilkley

Star Pubs Leased & Tenancy; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic pub operator to lead the refurbishment and management of a charming venue in a picturesque Yorkshire town. This role offers the opportunity to create a welcoming atmosphere that attracts a diverse clientele, including students and tourists. With a focus on quality service and a varied drinks menu, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in transforming the pub into a community hub. If you have a passion for hospitality and a knack for event planning, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant local setting.

Benefits

Private Accommodation

Live Sports

Refurbishment Planned

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the pub trade is essential for managing operations.
• Strong customer service skills to enhance guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the refurbishment and management of the pub's operations.
• Create and promote a calendar of events to attract diverse clientele.

Skills

Pub Management Experience

Event Planning

Customer Service

Education

Experience in Hospitality

Job description

Pub Overview

Fantastic Refurbishment Planned!

We will be giving the Station’s trading areas a full makeover with feature wallpapers and bric-a-brac throughout, as well as toilet re-decoration and refreshment. The bar will receive an overhaul with new wood floors. We’ll also be creating a new snug area to the rear of the pub that will fill up with light.

Outside the pub, we will be improving the existing signage scheme to make it more visible and inviting. The refurbishment will transform the pub into a light, warm and welcoming space which will appeal to all groups of residents, business, and tourist visitors. It will be a community venue, where people can relax and enjoy a drink with good company in a comfortable atmosphere.

Quality Pub, Quality Location.

The Station Hotel is located in Ilkley, a traditional Yorkshire spa town. This quaint town offers some of the best tearooms in Yorkshire, along with interesting shops and pubs surrounded by magnificent countryside. The pub's catchment area is populated with mid to high affluent customers, making an opportunity of around 9,921 adults within 20 minutes walking distance. There is a busy circuit of craft to cocktail bars in the surrounding area, as well as a two minute walk to the railway station and bus stops.

Tap into this pubs potential!

With a refurbished interior and garden that will attract mixed couples and groups, the Station will rise above its competitors. The warmth of the open fire, the high ceilings and the traditional Yorkshire welcome will provide your guests with a local they will love. An operator with prior experience in the pub trade, and experience in delivering a great calendar of events is best suited for this pub, which offers 61 covers and a small beer garden.

Target Customers:

When refurbished, the Station will appeal to a wide range of demographics, including:

1. Students
2. Suburban Residents
3. Tourist Visitors

Offer:

When refurbished, the Station will offer:

1. A wide drinks range, both traditional and premium
2. Quality coffee via the new coffee machine
3. Televised sports, rhythm of the week entertainment such as acoustic and open mic nights

Features

• Investment Tenancy
• Live Sports
• Private Accommodation
• Refurbishment Planned

Trading Area & Facilities

The Station Hotel will benefit from a full refurbishment with works being done both internally and externally. For a full summary of planned works, please review the 'Refurbishment Details' in the downloads section.

Private Accommodation

There is a very large flat providing ample sized accommodation with kitchen, living room, bathroom, and several bedrooms.

Pub Financials

Estimated Total Ingoing Costs

£28,798

Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs

£28,798

Annual Rent

£25,192

Estimated Annual Turnover

£337,703

Deposit

£6,298

Estimated Fixtures & Fittings Value

£15,000

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.

Downloads

• Demographics Report
• Energy Performance Certificate
• Refurbishment Details