Job Description
If you're a skilled publican or retail manager with food experience then check out our latest opportunity to run the George Hotel in Hayfield on our Partnership Agreement.
Located in the beautiful Peak District village of Hayfield, The George is a grade II listed building of stature which benefits from 9 en-suite letting rooms, central bar servicing three distinct trading rooms, external decked drinking area which boasts a stream running through and a good sized car park. The pubs customer base consist of locals from Hayfield and other nearby villages as well as an abundance of tourists visiting the stunning Peak District.
The George benefits from a good local following, but is also very much a tourist destination being the gateway to Kinder Scout, Edale & High Peak and the home to Kinder Mountain rescue who are based next door to the pub. Regular live entertainment and quiz nights work well for the pub, however there is the opportunity to increase activities to increase trade. The layout whilst semi open plan also makes small functions viable for parties and events. We are also open to being flexible on the % of turnover of the pub to the new partner, for the right business plan.
PUB AMENITIES, LOCATION, DEMOGRAPHICS, SALES AND POTENTIAL
- Average weekly sales of £10,500 and sales mix is 50% rooms, 25% food and 25% drink trade.
- customer base of tourists and locals
- sales growth potential in all revenue streams of the business
Who are we looking for?
Ideally suited to a couple or 2 business partners given the size of the business with good local knowledge. We are looking for experience of running an existing pub business on a similar agreement or experienced General Managers. A consistent approach to the basics i.e. Excellent customer service, regular trading hours, clean inviting environment will help drive this business forward. Engaging with the local community will be key to a steady performance especially in winter, there is an opportunity for live music, comedy Nights etc and activity which drive local engagement and delight guests from further afield.
The site currently takes on average £10,500 but has the potential to achieve up to £12,500-15,000 a week by targeting extra rooms, food and drinks sales.
If this is not the pub for you do you know someone who is? If so, let us know using our Refer a Friend scheme and if successful in being placed in the pub we will give you a £1,000! (Terms & conditions apply)
What’s in it for you?
- A guaranteed annual retained sum of £25k, released weekly.
- 22% share of weekly sales, excluding VAT, which can be flexible for the right business plan.
- 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.
