Run a Star Pub - Wheel Inn Oadby - Leicester

Star Pubs Leased & Tenancy; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pub management company is seeking an enthusiastic licensee for a vibrant community pub in England. Ideal candidates will have extensive hospitality experience, a vision for food and drink, and the ability to engage with the local community. Responsibilities include hosting sports events, managing a classic food menu, and developing marketing strategies to foster a memorable customer experience.

Benefits

Refurbishment planned

Investment tenancy

Private accommodation

Live sports

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar hospitality business.
• Clear vision for food & drink, sport, entertainment and marketing.
• Knowledge of the local area and community engagement.
• Ability to build a team and maintain high service standards.

Responsibilities

• Host local sports teams and events.
• Show sports events on inside and outside screens.
• Manage a simple food menu of classic pub dishes.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere and memorable experience for customers.
• Develop marketing strategies to promote the pub.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Community engagement

Marketing strategy

Team building

Food & drink vision

Event hosting

Job description

Pub Overview

Refurbishment planned for a vibrant community pub. Exciting changes are on the horizon for our beloved community pub! With the potential to become the heart of the community we need someone special to lead the way – a passionate, friendly and enthusiastic licensee. If you thrive on hosting local sports teams, relish showing sports events, and have the knack for delivering a classic food menu, then you might be exactly the person we’re looking for!

Location & Community

The Wheel Inn is located in the heart of Oadby, a small market town near Leicester. The area has around 4,900 adults within a 10‑minute walk, with the majority aged 35‑54. There are two main competitors within the community segment and the Wheel Inn is one of six pubs within a 10‑20 minute walk. The pub offers a cozy escape and a sunny courtyard where customers can enjoy sports on an outside screen.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an operator with extensive experience in hospitality, a clear vision for food & drink, sports and entertainment offerings and marketing strategy. Ideally someone who knows the local area well and wants to be at the centre of the community, who enjoys hosting local sports teams, showing sports events, delivering a classic food menu and creating a memorable experience for customers.

Responsibilities

• Host local sports teams and events.
• Show sports events on the inside and outside screens.
• Manage a simple food menu of classic pub dishes.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere and memorable experience for customers.
• Develop marketing strategies to promote the pub.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar hospitality business.
• Clear vision for food & drink, sport, entertainment and marketing.
• Knowledge of the local area and community engagement.
• Ability to build a team and maintain high service standards.

Features

• Refurbishment planned
• Investment tenancy
• Catering kitchen
• Live sports
• Cask ale
• Outdoor trade
• Private accommodation
• Car park

Trading Area & Facilities

• Main trading area with wrap‑around bar.
• Separate games area.
• 43 internal covers, 25 external covers.
• Catering kitchen, smart dispense, outside trading with TV screen for sports.
• Car park with 20 spaces.

Private Accommodation

3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom, office, storage space.

Financials (estimated)

• Total ingoing costs: £32,866
• Annual rent: £25,465
• Estimated annual turnover: £349,639
• Deposit: £6,366
• Estimated fixtures & fittings: £15,000
• Estimated stock valuation: £8,000
• Estimated working capital: £3,500

All figures are guides and exclusive of VAT. Additional ongoing charges will be outlined in the business plan.

Downloads

• Demographics Report
• Energy Performance Certificate
• Refurbishment Details