General Manager/Retail Partner, Spinners Rest

Are you passionate about pubs? Do you possess a natural flair for leadership? Do you have an entrepreneurial flare to drive sales? If so, Joseph Holt is for you.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Retail Partner at the Spinners Rest (formally known as The Shamrock). The pub is currently undergoing a redevelopment in excess of £1.5m and will be restored as a community pub in the city centre. We are looking for a dynamic operator who will maximise the business potential and drive trade to deliver its potential of over £1 million in sales per year.

Combining a brand new, stunning city centre pub, award winning Joseph Holt ales, and the thriving hub of Ancoats, we are looking for an operator with an extensive background in running pubs with high volume experience, to take on this exciting project to deliver a pub both the company and the city can be proud of.

So, what’s in it for you?

• A very competitive salary or Retail package is offered dependent on experience/applicant.
• A huge amount of support from the Brewery
• Designated Area Manager to assist you at all times
• A voice – share ideas, develop initiatives and be part of a company where your opinions and thoughts are listened to
• Enjoy exclusive discounts with our Discount Card
• Voucher booklets containing freebies and money off deals
• Participate in regular company-wide rewards and celebrations
• Access to our external Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid training opportunities

Interested? Here’s what we need from you?

• Impeccable standards and passion to be the best pub possible.
• Operating a high volume wet (£20k+ per Week)
• Managing and promoting an extensive events calendar alongside a busy function trade.
• Being able to drive a business that appeals to all age groups.
• Leading and developing a high performing team of 15+ employees. A driven and energetic team will be the cornerstone of this business.
• A significant appetite to create a strong Social media presence that is befitting a city centre site.
• Exceeding Charity fundraising targets.
• Experience of outperforming budgeted sales & trading profit.
• The position is live off with no accommodation

So, who are we?

Joseph Holt is an independent, six-generation family-owned company, with an ever-expanding Pub Estate in Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Lancashire. Our 127 pubs include traditional community pubs, food houses, and some even have accommodation. Since 1849 we have been brewing a wide range of award-winning beers in our Manchester brewery.

In the last 10 years alone, we have won 7 Gold Awards at the International Brewing Awards and are one of only three breweries in the world to do this. We also boast an ever-expanding Free Trade where we sell our beer all across the country from supermarkets to sports clubs. Alongside this we have a strong focus on charity and are currently supporting four children’s charities.

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How to Apply

To apply, please fill in the details below and attached your most up to date CV along with your experience or e-mail the Area Manager, Niall McCloskey – [email protected]

Thanks and good luck!