Ye Olde Black Cross - Bromsgrove

Marstons Plc; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Revenue share 22%

Guaranteed £25k/year retention

Low upfront deposits

Accommodation included

Job summary

Grandstand is seeking a self-employed Pub Partner to run Ye Olde Black Cross in Bromsgrove. With significant investment to showcase top-tier entertainment, food and drink, you’ll create a vibrant, sport-focused venue in a community hub.

You’ll own daily operations, lead a large team and drive guest experiences on matchdays and events, leveraging a strong food offering and exceptional hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience running a busy, wet-led pub environment.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage branded food offers.
• Strong commercial mindset with focus on guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate the pub in a high-energy, sports-driven setting.
• Lead the team and implement branded food concepts.
• Deliver standout hospitality during matchdays and events.

Skills

Sports-driven

Commercial focus

Team leadership

Guest experience

Tools

Branded food offers

Job description

We're bringing the best sports venue in Bromsgrove next year and we're looking for a self-employed operator to run this pub. With £250,000 being invested to featuring huge screens, top-tier entertainment, great food and drink, and an unbeatable atmosphere, we don't just show sport, we live it. From matchdays to live music and major sporting occasions, Grandstand pubs bring local communities and fans together, creating the perfect environment for your next partnership opportunity.

Ye Olde Black Cross is the oldest pub in Bromsgrove, dating back to 1640's. Many of its unique characters have been retained with new additions built along the way. This pub is a 2 room operation and is a real community hub with a high-street location, a pool table and several darts throws. The pub also boasts a back beer garden and car park. There is a ground floor kitchen servicing the back lounge and a comfortable bar at the front of the pub. The pub also has 4 letting rooms above with a separate entrance.

Ye Olde Black Cross currently trades at an average of £5,000 per week, with 100% of the sales coming from wet trade. The Grandstand investment planned for early 2027 will see a company menu being introduced which we anticipate will increase weekly sales to in the region of £14,000 per week

We’re looking for an experienced, sports-driven Pub Partner who thrives in high-energy, wet-led environments and knows how to create standout guest experiences week in, week out. Previous food experience is essential, with experience operating branded food offers a strong advantage. You’ll be commercially focused, confident leading large teams, and passionate about using sport, atmosphere and great hospitality to drive results and make your pub the place everyone wants to be.

What’s in it for you?

• 22% share of weekly sales (excluding VAT) plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £25K (released weekly)
• Low ingoing costs, deposits starting from £5,000 and £360 legal cost. (*deposits can vary dependant on business - ask us for more details*)
• Accommodation included with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV License (*a fee may be payable for some services such as garden maintenance)

As part of our application process, we may use Lily, an AI-powered interviewing assistant to support the early stages of screening. Lily helps us move quickly, keep things flexible for you, and create a more consistent candidate experience, but one thing you should know – all hiring decisions are still made by our people.

Please note: Photos featured in our Grandstand advertisements may include images of previous Grandstand investments across the estate to illustrate the look and feel of a typical Grandstand conversion. Images used may not reflect the current setup of the specific site being advertised.

All proposed investment is subject to final approval and formal sign‑off in accordance with company governance and capital expenditure approval processes.