Cornishman

About the Pub

With huge screens, top-tier entertainment, great food & drink, and an unbeatable atmosphere, our Grandstand pubs are built for people who live and breathe live sport. We don't just show sport - we live it. From matchdays to live music and big sporting moments, Grandstand pubs are where local communities and fans come together, and where your next partnership could start.

The Cornishman is a well-established community pub in the heart of Wythenshawe, attracting guests right through the week with a strong live sport following, regular entertainment and its much-loved Monday Club. With a true local feel and a great atmosphere from weekdays into the weekend, it's a pub that sits at the centre of the community.

It's a flexible, multi-room operation with a large main bar at its heart, a pool/games area to the side, and a versatile function room to the rear with its own bar plus a separate entrance - ideal for private hires and big event nights. Outside trading is boosted by a front beer garden and a large car park. With planned investment, there's clear headroom to grow sales to around £12,000 per week, with the function room offering further upside through bookings and events.

Position Overview

We're looking for an experienced, sports-driven Pub Partner who thrives in high-energy, wet-led environment and knows how to create standout guest experiences week in, week out. Previous food experience is essential, with experience operating branded food offers a strong advantage. The role requires a commercially focused, confident leader capable of managing large teams and using sport, atmosphere and great hospitality to drive results and make the pub the place everyone wants to be.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the pub's day to day activities, ensuring high standards of food, service and guest experience.
• Lead and develop a large team of staff, providing training, coaching and performance management.
• Drive commercial performance, meeting weekly sales targets and maximizing profitability.
• Manage vendor relationships, inventory and procurement for food and beverage, including branded food offers.
• Plan and execute entertainment programmes, including live sports, music and event nights.
• Oversee the function room and beer garden operations, promoting private hires and event bookings.
• Maintain health & safety, hygiene and regulatory compliance throughout the premises.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a pub or food and beverage role - especially within a branded food service.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing large teams.
• Commercially minded and able to meet sales targets.
• Passion for live sport and an ability to create memorable guest experiences.
• Knowledge of wet led environments and managing high traffic operations.

Benefits

• 22% share of weekly sales (excluding VAT).
• Guaranteed annual retained sum of £25,000 released weekly.
• Low ingoing costs; deposits starting from £5,000 and £360 legal cost.
• Accommodation included with most bills covered, except council tax and TV licence; a fee may apply for services such as garden maintenance.