Overlooking Whitby harbour, the Dolphin Hotel occupies a prime trading position in the centre of the seaside town. Situated at the main Swing Bridge, the pub is at the gateway between the historic and shopping areas of Whitby, The historic seaside town of Whitby is a hugely popular tourist attraction, with many thousands of visitors each year.

The pub and location

Our vision for the Dolphin is to be the best local pub offering a great range of real ales and good value pub food where friends & families gather, new friendships are made and experiences shared. A true community pub at the centre of all that goes on in Whitby. You will show SKY & TNT Sports throughout the week, run quizzes and monthly entertainment and in effect, have something for all ages and tastes.

The Dolphin is an open plan trading operation with the added benefit of 6 beautifully designed en suite letting rooms. A raised area to the left of the trading space enables customers to look out over Whitby harbour and watch the world go by. To the rear, there’s a great dining area, also overlooking the harbour, and the kitchen can cater for 60 covers. The pub also has an impressive outside drinking area

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience managing a busy food pub or hospitality venue.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• A passion for great food, drink, and customer service.
• Commercially astute with experience in stock control, budgeting, and driving sales.
• Community-minded with a hands-on, can-do attitude.
• Personal Licence Holder

Private Accommodation

The living accommodation consists of 1 bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom

The Partnership

The Punch Management Partnership offers a unique opportunity to run your own pub business, with affordable in-goings and the freedom to lead your own team, manage your business within a framework and support from Punch in a proven partnership model.

You’ll receive an uncapped share of top‑line turnover, giving you the flexibility to pay yourself and your team in a way that works for your business. Your own Ltd Company will provide the day‑to‑day management of the pub, retain full ownership of team and operational decisions, whilst managing associated costs such as wages and minor repairs. Alongside this, you’ll benefit from extensive operational support, including marketing and recruitment within a framework designed to help your business thrive.

At Punch, we partner with passionate, pub‑obsessed entrepreneurs who want to create something special. Working closely with a dedicated Operations Manager, you’ll develop a clear vision for your pub, deliver exceptional standards and create a pub legacy that stands the test of time.

Whether you’ve been a general manager or run your own business there are many great reasons to run a pub with Punch.

Chat to a recruitment advisor now about this pub business opportunity.