The Horns Inn is a traditional country pub nestled on the edge of Cannock Chase, offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a strong reputation for quality food, cask ales, and community spirit. It features:
Picturesque setting with views over a fishing lake and access to Cannock Chase trails.
Dog-friendly areas and a large beer garden.
Regular entertainment including live music and events.
A loyal local customer base and strong appeal to walkers, cyclists, and families.
Cannock, Stafford and Rugeley are within easy driving distance, as are the A5 and the M6. Local attractions include Shugborough Hall and a Go Ape tree-top adventure park in Cannock Chase. Youll capitalise on the trade from visitors to the area.
Refurbishment Highlights
The substancial investment will transform The Horns into a premium food-led destination pub, including:
Modernised interiors with cozy fires and stylish décor.
Upgraded kitchen for high-quality, locally sourced menus.
Enhanced bar offer featuring cask ales, wines, and premium spirits.
Improved outdoor space for year-round use.
Marketing support to relaunch the pub as a flagship venue in the area.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Partner to:
Lead the relaunch and establish The Horns as the go-to destination in Rugeley.
Deliver exceptional hospitality and a strong food offer.
Build community engagement through events and social media.
Manage a team and drive profitability.
Ideal Candidate
Proven experience in running a successful pub or hospitality venue.
Passion for quality food and drink.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Ability to create a welcoming, community-focused environment.
Commercial acumen and marketing savvy.
Accommodation
The pub offers three bedrooms, a private kitchen, and a private lounge.
The Partnership Fixed
Ready to kick start your own Management Company, manage your own team, and define your own wage structure? Love working closely with an Operations Manager in providing the right management services to build an incredible pub legacy with uncompromising standards and stand out guest experience? Then the Punch Management Partnership Contract is the perfect option.
Alongside tonnes of day to day support and a brilliant framework to grow the business, we provide an uncapped cut of top line turnover to pay yourself and your team in exchange for your Management Company providing the management services at the pub its your structure to own, subject to management company costs including, but not limited to, staff costs, minor repairs and maintenance at the pub, security/door staff and insuranc e. We understand how important it is for a Management Company to completely own their own team.
In Management Partnerships, we love pub obsessed Management Companies with an entrepreneurial spirit that can help us lead the industry. We love to engage Management Companies that help us create pub legacies that stand the test of time and become the hub of their community. We get that every pub has its own distinct character, so our Operations Manager will work closely with the Management Company to understand the true identity of the business, we can then help support and amplify this as part of the Management Partnership model.
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