The White Bear is a versatile, lively town centre pub that delivers across multiple day-parts and guests. Whether it’s a quick lunch for city centre workers, big match days for sports fans, or vibrant weekend nights packed with younger crowd, this is a venue that flexes to suit the moment and maximise sales potential.
Pub & Location
The White Bear is located in the heart of Barnsley town centre, making it easy to reach on foot from the main shopping areas and close to bus routes and Barnsley Interchange.
Already recognised as one of Barnsley’s best pubs, with a reputation for great service and atmosphere, The White Bear has the foundations in place for an ambitious, commercially minded Management Partner to take it even further. Success here is all about understanding the rhythm of the week and getting the best out of every trading opportunity.
We’re looking for a Management Partner who thrives on variety, keeps the standards high, and knows how to turn energy into revenue — from Monday lunchtimes right through to Saturday night last orders.
The White Bear has a large open plan trading area, downstairs games area with pool tables, and “The Yard” space opening onto the street.
Private Accommodation
The living accommodation includes 3 bedrooms, lounge, bathroom & kitchen
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
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.
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