Tenanted Pub Growth Manager

Shepherd Neame; Ospringe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension

Life insurance 4x salary

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Company events

Job summary

Shepherd Neame’s Support Office in Faversham, Kent is seeking a Business Development Manager Tenanted to drive growth with our tenanted and leased pubs. You will build strong partnerships with licensees, develop business plans, and deliver strategic reviews to maximise beer volume and profitability.

Reporting to the Tenanted Operations Director, you’ll join a team of five and enjoy autonomy while supporting pubs, hotels and brewery teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality pub operations with tenanted/leased models.
• Ability to analyse commercial and financial performance (P&L, cashflow).
• Experience influencing independent operators/managers to perform.
• Understanding of licensing, health and safety and risk.
• Ability to spot commercial opportunities and deliver measurable results.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the estate.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of a portfolio of tenanted and leased pubs, driving profit, income, rent and volume performance.
• Work closely with tenants to develop robust business plans and identify opportunities to grow sales and profitability.
• Use P&L, cashflow, trading data to turn insight into action.
• Identify opportunities across beer, wine and spirits, plus food, accommodation and events.
• Support tenants through onboarding, investments, performance improvement, transfers and exits.
• Identify pubs needing additional support and implement recovery or exit plans.
• Assist tenant recruitment, selection and onboarding.
• Collaborate with teams across the business to resolve property, operational, financial, licensing and compliance issues.
• Protect long-term performance and reputation by maintaining high standards.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Pub operations

Tenanted/leased / multi-site

Driving licence

Job description

Shepherd Neame’s Support Office in Faversham, Kent is seeking a Business Development Manager Tenanted to drive growth with our tenanted and leased pubs. You will build strong partnerships with licensees, develop business plans, and deliver strategic reviews to maximise beer volume and profitability.

Reporting to the Tenanted Operations Director, you’ll join a team of five and enjoy autonomy while supporting pubs, hotels and brewery teams.