At a Glance
- Tasks: Create an unforgettable pub experience with a unique food and drinks menu.
- Company: Join Switch, a vibrant pub in Southend-On-Sea, close to shops and the university.
- Benefits: Enjoy private accommodation and a lively work environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a bustling location.
- Why this job: Lead a dynamic team and shape the local nightlife scene.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in high-street hospitality and a passion for customer service.
Operator Qualifications
The right operator for the pub will have extensive experience in a high‑street hospitality business.
They should have a clear vision for the food & drinks menu, entertainment offer and marketing strategy, and be able to create a memorable experience for customers.
Location
Switch is located in the town of Southend‑On‑Sea, just off the High Street, near Central Station and close to Southend University.
The pub is surrounded by shops, food and retail outlets and mixed housing.
Facilities & Trading Areas
Main trading area with bar, catering kitchen, smart dispense, pub games, private accommodation.
The pub also has a private accommodation which consists of two flats with two bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room and a bathroom, plus a first‑floor office with CCTV.
Private Accommodation
Private accommodation consists of 2 flats with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room and bathroom. There is also a 1st floor office with CCTV.
- Pub Financials
- Indicative entry costs range from: £9,417 - £25,250
- Annual estimated turnover: £339,813
- Annual rent: £23,000
- Entry costs deposit: deposit build up from 1 month rent £5,750
- Estimated Fixtures & Fittings Value: rented fixtures & fittings deal available £12,000
- Stock Valuation: £4,000
- 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, Smart Dispense.
These costs will be outlined prior to completing a business plan and finalised at Heads of Terms.
- 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.
- Applicants must have a minimum £10,000 un-borrowed funds.
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