Are you ready to take on the Woolpack – a traditional premium community pub set in a modern village? We are looking for a creative operator to deliver transformational growth after a substantial planned investment. There are real opportunities here to capitalise on an established city business and cement the pub’s place in the social life of local guests and visitors to the area and a best garden and event space.
We have an exciting investment scheme planned to improve both external and internal décor, enhance the guest journey and provide all the tools to support the long-term growth of this great pub.
The Pub
The Woolpack has been a village pub dating back to 1841 with suggestion the original building could be as much as 300 years old. The Pub has approximately 55 dining covers serviced by a medium sized car park in average condition. There are approximately 20 bar covers with a darts board. To the rear there is a well maintained medium sized garden with a mix of well looked after turf and patio with an outside bar. The garden has approx. 100 external covers and a covered pergola.
Iwade is a modern village and 2 miles north of the large town of Sittingbourne with a population of 4,533 (Census 2021) with a drive to opportunity from c54k inhabitants of the bigger town of Sittingbourne, 47 miles east from Central London. Iwade has a village hall and one public house (The Woolpack) and population has grown by nearly 10% over the last 10 years, with a further 500 homes to be built to the east of the village.
Large private accommodation with 2 bedrooms covering the majority of the footprint of the pub, kitchen and living space makes this a great location to imbed into a community with a great lifestyle with the local beauty spots of beaches and walks.
The Person
We are looking for someone who can take care of both FOH and Kitchen and engage and motivate a team to deliver all year round best in class service. You will have experience of managing premium food led pubs and have experience or clear understanding of how to operate in a modern village site. Experience in delivering on investments will also set you apart from other applicants, we have big plans for this pub, and you will be able to demonstrate excitement and passion to deliver the project.
About the Agreement
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.
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