Run a pub with Marston's in Port Talbot
Posted on 28/06/2024

The Twelve Knights is a thriving community pub with 10 hotel rooms situated in the centre of Port Talbot.
The pub is a one floor operation with a well-zoned bar area benefitting from Sky and BT Sports screens to cater for sports fans. The pub also boasts a function room with it's own bar and projector. A true chameleon community pub, the Twelve Knights attracts all demographics and has a strong local community following, busy throughout the week, on evenings with regular quizzes, bingo and various entertainment.

Currently averaging £15k in weekly sales with sales mix of a 60% Wet, 30% Dry, and 10% Hotel. There is an opportunity to further drive drinks and food sales by marketing a regular events programme with local customers and driving standards in the pub and hotel rooms.

Accommodation is available here in the form of a 3 bedroom flat above the pub.

Have you got what it takes?

It’s true, being a Pub Manager is demanding but the people make it much more than just a job. Brimming with energy and ideas, you’ll add touches of your personality to your pub and think of new ways to delight and excite your customers. You’ll thrive off growing your business and have a ‘lead from the front’ mentality and passion for nurturing your team.

What’s in it for you?

• A guaranteed annual retained sum of £35k, released weekly,
• Plus 26% share of weekly sales, excluding VAT.
• Incentive bonuses based on business performance and standard audits.
• Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost. See ‘Things to consider’ for more information.
• Accommodation included with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV License.
• All of your stock, including food, and all associated consumables are supplied by Marston’s, although you will be responsible for managing it once it has been delivered.
• Comprehensive induction training and ongoing support and training.
• A dedicated area manager working with you to help you grow the business.
• Access to our 450 strong-support teams whenever you need them – including Marketing, Recruitment and Food and Drink specialists.
• All our Pub Partners get access to our FREE Learning, Development and Training platform Campus (a package worth over £300!).

What’s expected from you:

Our Community Food Partnership pubs are food-led businesses, operating our Marston’s corporate menu. It’s a proven business-model, perfect for self-sufficient hospitality managers with a creative flair, who can drive sales, standards and guest experience.

In addition to the £5k security deposit required for this agreement, you will need to cover legal costs (£360), and your own insurance (except building insurance, which we’ll cover). Also, you’ll want to start thinking about your team; taking care of paying them and all other employment matters.

Before we all sign the agreement and see you heading into a whole new life, you’ll just need to show us proof that you’ve had independent financial advice from an accountant and solicitor and have completed a sustainable business plan, in accordance with the Pubs Code. And, of course, obtain your personal licence (which we can help with) and complete your induction training.

It’s a five-year commitment, so you have loads of time to build the business and get it performing brilliantly but, if you do want to leave early, there’s always the option of six months’ notice with a ‘break’ clause in the contract.