Run a Star Pub - Thorley Park Tavern Bishops Stortford

Star Pubs Leased & Tenancy; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Pubs Leased & Tenancy is seeking a talented manager to run the Marne Inn under our Management Agreement, Just Add Talent, with strong support and training from our team.

The Thorley Park Centre site in Bishop’s Stortford offers a ready-to-go operation, a thriving local community, and opportunities to grow trade through live sport and community events.

You’ll lead a team, deliver excellent service, and drive sales by creating a warm, premium pub atmosphere.

Job description

The Thorley Park Tavern is available on our Management Agreement, Just Add Talent. It combines our tried-and-tested pub concept with industry-leading training and support for you and your team.

This is your opportunity to run a ready-made pub with no utilities, stock, rent or maintenance costs. We also supply ready-to-go till, stock ordering and health & safety systems. You can rest assured knowing that we do the detail, so you can Think Bigger.

If you’ve got the talent to manage a team, deliver great service, and know your local community, this is your chance to build a successful pub business.

So, what would you do with Marne Inn to drive forward our pub concept?

About the pub

Marne Inn is a welcoming local pub, providing a premium drinks range that combines a quality pub atmosphere, live sports and social events.

A full refurbishment of this pub is planned to help you drive trade. Applicants should be aware that all refurbishments are subject to final board approval which will be determined as part of the leasing process.

The pub is located at Thorley Park Centre in Bishop’s Stortford, surrounded by an established residential community and close to a large supermarket, several other shops and a local park. It benefits from convenient parking, regular passing footfall and easy access from the surrounding housing estate.

There are 13,250 adults living within a 20-minute walk of the pub, providing a substantial local audience. With limited direct competition and a strong mix of mid-life customers and young families nearby, the pub is well placed to become a quality premium local serving the community throughout the day and evening.

The offer

Marne Inn will be a wet-led premium local offering a full drinks range, including alcohol-free options, alongside a coffee offer.

Trade will be driven through quality drinks, live sport, darts, quizzes, bingo, live entertainment and a regular calendar of community events. The extensive courtyard and garden will provide further opportunities to grow summer trade and host larger gatherings.

We’re also really interested to hear your ideas on how you would drive trade.

Who we’re looking for

Attitude is more valuable than experience. If you’ve got the following, we’d love to hear from you.

• You’re enthusiastic and you have what it takes to deliver great retail standards.
• You love hospitality and are great with customers.
• You can bring creativity to build a year-round calendar of events that keeps customers coming back.
• You know how to turn everyday pub moments into memories, delivering quality and a great atmosphere in a premium setting.
• You can build loyalty within the local community and make the most of live sport, entertainment and the pub’s extensive outside space.