Run a Star Pub - Walkers Arms Leymoor - Huddersfield

Star Pubs Leased & Tenancy; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pub chain is seeking a passionate local operator for a newly refurbished pub in Huddersfield. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the local community, excellent business acumen, and a love for hospitality. This opportunity offers a vibrant working atmosphere with outdoor space and community engagement, perfect for driving business success.

Benefits

Outdoor trade opportunities

Private accommodation

Competitive annual turnover

Qualifications

• Passionate about community engagement and service excellence.
• Ability to build and manage a successful business.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage pub operations and staff.
• Engage with the local community and customers.
• Oversee catering and menu development.

Skills

Understanding of the local community

Business acumen

Hospitality skills

Job description

Pub Overview

Recently Refurbished Family Pub

The Walkers Arms is a well-known local situated in the village of Leymoor. The pub sits in a prime location, beside the local cricket ground and near to the local bowling club. The pub was recently refurbished, making it an exciting business opportunity.

The pub is known for its friendly atmosphere and has a growing reputation for its cask ale. Due to the nearby cricket ground, there is steady trade throughout the week. The pub also hosts a variety of weekend and evening events. The catering kitchen allows for a home cooked traditional food menu.

What makes this business even more appealing is the outdoor space. A covered beer patio beside the pub adds capacity for 80 people. It is located in a detached outdoor terrace on the edge of the 25+ space car park. This space allows for outdoor seating and events during the warmer summer months.

Passionate Local Operator Wanted!

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

• Understanding of the local community
• You know what it takes to build a successful business
• You love hospitality and are great with 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

• Catering Kitchen
• Foundation Tenancy
• Live Sports
• Car Park
• Cask Ale
• Outdoor Trade
• Monthly Billing
• Weekly Billing

Trading Area & Facilities

The Walkers Arms is a traditional two room operation. The front space functions as a more casual lounge. The rear is a small dining room for 20-25 covers. The site has a homely fireplace, making it great for the winter months. The pub is in great condition with wooden flooring throughout. The furniture has been recently re-upholstered.

There is a 25+ space car park at the pub. It has an 80-cover beer terrace to ensure great views of activity at the local sports ground. The pub has a good-sized appealing beer garden with a covered area, so it can be used all year round. There is an external bar service area that has 6 taps to serve the patio and cricket field in the summer.

Private Accommodation

The accommodation consists of two bedrooms, a kitchen, lounge and bathroom.

Pub Financials

Estimated Total Ingoing Costs: £26,316

Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs: £11,105

Annual Rent: £19,267

Estimated Annual Turnover: £306,891

Deposit: £4,816

Estimated Fixtures & Fittings Value: £12,000

Estimated Stock Valuation: £6,000

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.