Slyne Lodge, Slyne With Hest

Slyne Lodge (17101); Lancaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular local pub in Lancaster, England, is seeking an experienced individual to manage operations and drive sales. The role requires expertise in running a pub with a focus on food income and managing accommodation. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive earnings structure, with a share in sales and numerous benefits including accommodation. Experience with social media marketing and platforms like Booking.com is advantageous.

Benefits

26% share of weekly sales

Guaranteed annual retained sum of £35,000

Incentive bonuses based on performance

Low ingoing costs and accommodation included

Qualifications

• Proven experience of running a pub with a strong food income.
• Ability to effectively use social media for marketing.
• Ideas to drive both wet and dry sales.

Responsibilities

• Manage pub operations and staff to ensure profitable trading.
• Implement marketing strategies to drive sales.
• Oversee accommodation letting operations.

Skills

Experience running a pub

Experience with food income

Social media marketing

Experience with Booking.com

Ability to drive sales

Job description

Once a 19th Century Hunting Lodge, The Slyne Lodge is a detached pub in a prominent location on the main road between Lancaster and Carnforth which benefits from good motorway access from both sides. The pub has a strong food trade and benefits from both local and holiday footfall. In summer, the patio terrace offers great sea views and sunsets. The pub also boasts 10 on‑site letting rooms and a large function room which can host approximately 100 people.

The Slyne Lodge is currently trading around £14,000 per week with a split of 50/30/20 in favour of wet.

This business will require applicants with experience of running a pub with a good food income and ideally some experience of letting rooms. Experience of using social media effectively and platforms such as Booking.com will be an advantage. Local knowledge isn't essential – more importantly is having ideas to drive wet/dry sales and the drive to implement them. The pub has traded strongly under the current operator’s tenure and the successful applicant will benefit from the pub’s current trajectory.

The private accommodation benefits from a main family flat with 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom. There are also two other self‑contained flats; a two‑bedroom with bathroom and a single bedroom with kitchenette and bathroom.

What’s in it for you?

• 26% share of weekly sales (excluding VAT) plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £35 000 (released weekly)
• Incentive bonuses based on business performance and standard audits.
• Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost.
• Accommodation included with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV Licence.

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