Run a Star Pub - Travellers Rest Witton Gilbert - Durham

Star Pubs Leased & Tenancy; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A pub operator is needed for a venue in Witton Gilbert, close to Durham, requiring extensive experience in hospitality. The ideal candidate should have a clear vision for the food and drink menu, a marketing strategy, and the ability to drive trade through entertainment. Estimated financials indicate an annual turnover of £744,486 and in-going costs starting at £18,761.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in running or owning a pub business.
• Ability to maintain a strong food & drink offer.
• Experience with live entertainment and pub games.

Responsibilities

• Implement food & drinks offerings.
• Drive trade through marketing and entertainment strategies.
• Manage pub operations effectively.

Skills

Experience in a destination food outlet hospitality business

Vision for food & drinks menu

Marketing strategy

Creating memorable customer experiences

Job description

Pub Overview

The Travellers Rest is located in the village of Witton Gilbert, close to Durham city. The pub is surrounded by mixed housing.

Demographics

The pub benefits from being one of 2 pubs found in an area of around 1,000 adults. The customer base is made up of couples, elderly and professional families.

The offer

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

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

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 can create a memorable experience for their customers.

Features

• Catering Kitchen
• Foundation Tenancy
• Function Room
• Car Park
• Outdoor Trade
• Private Accommodation

Trading Area & Facilities

• Main trading area with bar
• Separate dining room
• 90 internal covers
• Catering kitchen
• Function room
• SmartDispense
• Outdoor trade
• Car park

Private Accommodation

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

Pub Financials

Estimated Total Ingoing Costs: £53,127

Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs: £18,761

Annual Rent: £45,129

Estimated Annual Turnover: £744,486

Deposit: £11,282

Estimated Fixtures & Fittings Value: £26,845

Estimated Stock Valuation: £11,500

Estimated Working Capital: £3,500

Note: 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.

Downloads

• Demographics Report
• Energy Performance Certificate