How Pub Vacancies Are Filled
Mark S. Elliott has spent 25 years working in various management roles within the tenanted and leased divisions of the UK's largest breweries and pub companies. His extensive knowledge and day-to-day involvement with pubs and publicans make him well qualified to know what is required to run a successful pub. He shares his knowledge and many 'insider tips' with you in this book. Mark is based in Cockermouth, Cumbria.
HOW PUB VACANCIES ARE FILLED
When a tenant hands in their notice or their agreement expires, it is the responsibility of the Business Development Manager/Area Manager to find a new tenant or lessee for the pub. The tenancy and lease recruitment department will be notified of the vacancy, and will prepare ‘pub particulars’, similar to an estate agent’s house sale particulars. These will normally give details of estimated ingoing capital required, trading information, and sometimes, annual rent. Details are sent to enquirers and will also be circulated to people who are registered with the brewery or pub company. This information may be displayed on the brewery or pub company website, under their pub vacancy section.
Applications for the pub will be invited and are compiled by the recruitment department. These will then be passed on to the Business Development Manager/Area Manager. They will know the pub well and have a good understanding of the skills, experience and financial resources that a new licensee for the pub will need. Then, they will arrange interviews for anyone who fits the requirements for the pub.
At the same time, the Business Development Manager/Area Manager, who is likely to have access to a database of suitable applicants (a talent bank) held by the brewery or pub company, will contact directly people who may be suitable, and invite them to apply for the vacancy. The manager may also approach existing tenants whom they think may be interested in taking on a new pub.
