At a Glance
- Tasks: Run a vibrant pub, create an exciting food & drink menu, and engage with the local community.
- Company: The White Lion, a charming pub in Kildwick, North Yorkshire.
- Benefits: Opportunity to shape a successful pub and live in private accommodation.
- Other info: Foundation tenancy agreement with excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Be part of a unique pub experience and make a real impact in the community.
- Qualifications: Experience in hospitality and a passion for creating memorable customer experiences.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Pub Overview
The White Lion is located in the pretty village of Kildwick in North Yorkshire, between the towns of Skipton and Keighley and close to the North Yorkshire Dales National Park. The pub is opposite the historic St Andrew's Church. About a 5-minute drive or a longer walk away, you will find supermarkets, a post office, medical services, cafés, and other local businesses. The pub benefits from being one of 3 pubs found in an area of around 835 adults. The White Lion customer base is made up of midlife and mature adults.
The potential of this pub lies in maintaining a food & drink offer. It offers a selection of cask ales, coffees, and popular beers, ciders, wines and spirits. What food & drinks would you look to implement in the pub? If you’ve benefited from running or owning a pub business, we’d love to hear what experience you can bring.
The right operator for the pub will have extensive experience in a hospitality business. They will have a clear vision for their food & drinks menu, marketing strategy and entertainment offer and can create a memorable experience for their customers. If this sounds like the incredible pub opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today and tell us what you can bring to this pub’s next chapter.
Features
- Foundation Tenancy
- Catering Kitchen
- Car Park
- Letting Rooms
- Outdoor Trade
- Private Accommodation
Trading Area & Facilities
- Main trading area with bar
- Designated dining room
- 50 internal covers
- External covers
- Letting Rooms
- Catering kitchen
- Car park with Pub garden
- HEINEKEN SmartDispense
Private Accommodation
Private accommodation consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, bathroom.
Pub Financials
- Indicative entry costs range from £16,798 - £43,393
- Annual estimated turnover £654,912
- Annual rent £39,571
- Deposit build up from 1 month rent £9,893
- Estimated fixtures & fittings value £20,000 (rented fixtures & fittings deal available)
- Stock valuation £10,000
- Working capital required £3,500
All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT. Estimated Working Capital is an estimate of key start‑up costs such as professional fees, training fee, premises license fee, F&F valuation fee & till floats. There will be additional ongoing charges payable during the term of the agreement such as property maintenance, repairs fund, SmartDispense. These costs will be outlined prior to completing a business plan and finalised at Heads of Terms.
The calculation of the Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs assumes a minimum deposit of 1 month's rent and that fixtures and fittings (F&F) are rented. The subsequent deposit build up and F&F rental costs should be included in your financial assumptions in your business plan. Note that on FRI and Investment Tenancy Agreements deposits will always be 3 month's rent in advance and fixtures and fittings (F&F) must always be purchased. A deposit of 6 month's rent will be required for operators trading under a Limited Company with no Guarantors. In order to ensure a successful start‑up, all applicants must have a minimum £10,000 un-borrowed funds.
Run a Star Pub - White Lion Kildwick - Keighley employer: Star Pubs Leased & Tenancy
The White Lion in Kildwick offers a unique opportunity for those passionate about hospitality, situated in a picturesque village with a strong community feel. As an employer, we prioritise a supportive work culture that encourages creativity and innovation in food and drink offerings, while providing ample growth opportunities through our foundation tenancy agreement. Join us to create memorable experiences for our customers in a vibrant setting that values your expertise and vision.
Contact Details:
Star Pubs Leased & Tenancy Recruitment Team
