At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead The Crown pub, enhancing community engagement and boosting food and drink sales.
- Company: Join Marston’s, a top UK pub company with a focus on community-driven hospitality.
- Benefits: Enjoy entrepreneurial freedom, support from experts, and a chance to shape your local pub scene.
- Other info: Opportunity to create a lively destination with live entertainment and local partnerships.
- Why this job: Be the heart of the community while driving growth in a vibrant pub environment.
- Qualifications: Passion for hospitality, strong community ties, and innovative ideas for events.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you a community-focused publican with a passion for hospitality, food, and growing wet sales? Marston’s is looking for an ambitious Pub Partner to take The Crown to its next level. Situated just off the M5 and close to Droitwich, The Crown is a well-established destination venue that already benefits from strong food trade, a successful weekly quiz night, and the added advantage of 11 letting rooms located above the pub. This is an excellent opportunity for an operator who can build on strong existing foundations while creating a vibrant programme of local events and community engagement to drive repeat custom and increase wet sales throughout the week.
About The Crown: The Crown is a substantial and versatile business comprising:
- Large restaurant area with a strong food reputation
- Spacious bar trading area
- Pool table and dartboard attracting local customers
- 11 hotel bedrooms above the pub
- Established weekly quiz night
- Prominent location close to the M5 motorway
- Strong existing food and accommodation trade
- Current weekly turnover sits at approximately £29,000, providing an excellent platform for future growth.
We are looking for an operator who can:
- Build deeper relationships within the local community
- Introduce and develop regular events that create a stronger weekly rhythm
- Increase wet sales through entertainment, sports, games and social occasions
- Grow the existing base of locals and regulars
- Further develop food sales during key trading periods
- Maximise opportunities created by the 11-bedroom accommodation offering
Potential ideas could include:
- Live entertainment evenings
- Charity and community fundraising events
- Darts and pool leagues
- Family-focused activities
- Seasonal celebrations
- Local club and society partnerships
The Agreement: This opportunity operates under Marston’s Partnership model with a 30/50/20 split.
Why Marston’s? At Marston’s, we partner with entrepreneurial operators who want to run successful pubs with the backing of one of the UK's leading pub companies. You'll benefit from support, expertise and the freedom to build a business that becomes a cornerstone of its local community.
Interested? If you're an energetic operator who can combine great hospitality, strong community engagement and innovative ideas to grow both wet and food sales, we'd love to hear from you. Take the reins at The Crown and create the go-to destination for locals, diners, travellers and hotel guests alike.
General Manager, Droitwich employer: Marston's PLC
Marston's PLC is an excellent employer for those seeking a vibrant and rewarding work environment in Ringwood. With flexible hours that accommodate your lifestyle, you'll enjoy a supportive culture that values personality and passion, alongside benefits like generous meal discounts and opportunities for professional growth through apprenticeship programmes.
