On-Site Manager (Live-In Position)
Location
Edwardstone White Horse Inn
Mill Green, Edwardstone, Sudbury
Suffolk CO10 5PX
Date Posted: 02/03/21
Closing Date for Applications: 01/04/21
Start Date: May 2021/Flexible for the right candidate
Salary: £19,000/year* (negotiable dependant on experience)*As this is a live in position, the salary reflects rent/bills being included
Council tax is only bill that must be paid by the individual
Background
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an onsite live-in manager to join us in the beautiful South Suffolk countryside to help run the Edwardstone White Horse Inn, also known as the home of Little Earth Project (LEP) brewery which is located next door to the pub.
While the White Horse has been a pub for a number of years in its own right, we have more recently decided to take it under the wing of the Little Earth Project brewery and transform it into an LEP taproom/traditional style wet led pub with probably the most exciting beer selection in rural Suffolk!
The pub itself is broken up into 3 main rooms - a public bar with its own entrance, a lounge bar & the “green room” which was an addition to the original building in 2007. There is a patio area outside the pub as well as a substantial beer garden.
The site benefits from a large camping field, toilet/shower block and 2 self catering holiday cottages. Bookings are managed online and we expect them to be VERY busy this summer.
It is a main aim of ours to serve only beer (and other beverages) from independent breweries which means you won’t find macro lagers on draught here! Instead, there will be a mix of delicious staples alongside rotating taps of local beers on both cask and keg from the likes of local brewers Burnt Mill, Crouch Vale, Ampersand, Adnams and more.
The pub has won a number of green awards over the years as we have our own borehole where we source our water, thermal solar panels which heat the water, and all heating inside the pub is by wood burners (using local coppice wood). LEP regularly uses an assortment of foraged ingredients in our brewing (hedgerow fruits, elderflower) and also has a field just a few miles from the site where we grow our own organic hops.
The Job
We are looking for a manager to run the day to day activities of a vibrant, rural pub. It is a live-in position so is certainly considered more of a “lifestyle” than just a normal job, but in saying that, we want to be sure that there is a definite work/life balance. You will be the first point of contact when a customer visits/contacts the pub and the job will be very much a physical one.
This is a position for one person but due to the rural location, may suit a couple/partnership where the other person has a remote/local job or is interested in more of a part time position.
At the moment, we aren’t looking to fully reopen the kitchen but hope to have a rotating selection of food trucks over the summer with possibly some cold bar snacks/sharing plates. We are open to discussion on future food plans/hires in time.
Job Details
Who Are We Looking For?
What Do We Offer?
Flexible start date for the right candidate. We are looking to open the pub for early May dependent on Covid-19 restrictions/government guidelines. Initial interviews will take place online so applications from across the UK are accepted if you are willing to relocate.
Email all applications to Dani & Tom at beer@littleearthproject.com. Please include an up to date CV/covering letter explaining why you would be suitable as well as professional references.
To learn more about the pub & brewery, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/edwardstonewh & www.facebook.com/littleearthproject
Applications close on April 1st, 2021.
Edwardstone White Horse Inn
Mill Green, Edwardstone, Sudbury
Suffolk CO10 5PX
Date Posted: 02/03/21
Closing Date for Applications: 01/04/21
Start Date: May 2021/Flexible for the right candidate
Salary: £19,000/year* (negotiable dependant on experience)*As this is a live in position, the salary reflects rent/bills being included
Council tax is only bill that must be paid by the individual
Background
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an onsite live-in manager to join us in the beautiful South Suffolk countryside to help run the Edwardstone White Horse Inn, also known as the home of Little Earth Project (LEP) brewery which is located next door to the pub.
While the White Horse has been a pub for a number of years in its own right, we have more recently decided to take it under the wing of the Little Earth Project brewery and transform it into an LEP taproom/traditional style wet led pub with probably the most exciting beer selection in rural Suffolk!
The pub itself is broken up into 3 main rooms - a public bar with its own entrance, a lounge bar & the “green room” which was an addition to the original building in 2007. There is a patio area outside the pub as well as a substantial beer garden.
The site benefits from a large camping field, toilet/shower block and 2 self catering holiday cottages. Bookings are managed online and we expect them to be VERY busy this summer.
It is a main aim of ours to serve only beer (and other beverages) from independent breweries which means you won’t find macro lagers on draught here! Instead, there will be a mix of delicious staples alongside rotating taps of local beers on both cask and keg from the likes of local brewers Burnt Mill, Crouch Vale, Ampersand, Adnams and more.
The pub has won a number of green awards over the years as we have our own borehole where we source our water, thermal solar panels which heat the water, and all heating inside the pub is by wood burners (using local coppice wood). LEP regularly uses an assortment of foraged ingredients in our brewing (hedgerow fruits, elderflower) and also has a field just a few miles from the site where we grow our own organic hops.
The Job
We are looking for a manager to run the day to day activities of a vibrant, rural pub. It is a live-in position so is certainly considered more of a “lifestyle” than just a normal job, but in saying that, we want to be sure that there is a definite work/life balance. You will be the first point of contact when a customer visits/contacts the pub and the job will be very much a physical one.
This is a position for one person but due to the rural location, may suit a couple/partnership where the other person has a remote/local job or is interested in more of a part time position.
At the moment, we aren’t looking to fully reopen the kitchen but hope to have a rotating selection of food trucks over the summer with possibly some cold bar snacks/sharing plates. We are open to discussion on future food plans/hires in time.
Job Details
- Serving customers/Bar work (preparing and serving drinks, keeping bar tidy, glass collection/washing, etc)
- Manage bookings & requests for both campsite & cottages via an online booking system
- Hiring, training & motivating team members
- Regular cleaning schedule/rota
- Manage general site upkeep (beer garden, hedges, patio, campsite/toilet & shower block)
- Cellar management
- Stock inventory tracking/Reordering of stock when necessary
- Working evenings and weekends
- Work closely and collaboratively with the LEP team to offer a cohesive experience for both locals and beer/brewery fans alike
- Be an ambassador for the great selection of local/British products we have on offer, particularly LEP
- Build relationships with local suppliers
- As we won't have a food offering at the beginning, assistance in managing rotating food truck schedule will be a part of the initial role
- Events (music/jam nights, parties/celebrations and beer tastings)
Who Are We Looking For?
- Someone with a bright, positive & outgoing attitude
- Experience as a manager/assistant manager working in a pub/bar both serving and enjoying cask and/or keg beer as well as managing a small team (2 year minimum)
- Great & open communication skills
- Organisation & attention to detail in your daily tasks
- Take pride in your work
- Strong cleaning skills (all the time, but especially in pandemic times)
- Proficient in using modern technology. Knowledge/experience in using POS systems/booking portals/basic accounting systems & social media
- Creativity and initiative to work along with LEP (and other breweries, suppliers) to put on events, tastings, community events, etc
- Each day can be different on the site, with its own challenges and rewards. We're looking for someone who is adaptable and able to take on the hard work required to manage such a diverse role
- Someone who will take on ownership of the role with enthusiasm and commitment
- Be flexible and easy going with a customer service focus
- Knowledgeable & passionate about UK beer, wine & spirits
- Interest/knowledge of mixed fermentation beer is a definite asset
- A love of the outdoors is beneficial (we are a bit remote, so an interest in cycling, walks, etc would probably help. A car would also be a beneficial)
- Right to work in the UK
- Personal license holder
- Understanding of Covid 19 restrictions/regulations.
- First Aid Certifications
- Food Hygiene certifications an asset but not a requirement
What Do We Offer?
- The opportunity to work alongside an exciting brewery. Despite our small size, we sell our beer across the UK & have sent it as far as Poland & Italy
- A private (unfurnished) 2 bedroom flat above the pub with a small kitchen & separate living room & office
- 28 days holiday a year (pro-rata)
- Regular 2 days off every week
- A varied position that has the potential to be as exciting as you want to make it
- An open and collaborative communication management structure with the ability to make suggestions, as well as discuss & influence the direction of the business
Flexible start date for the right candidate. We are looking to open the pub for early May dependent on Covid-19 restrictions/government guidelines. Initial interviews will take place online so applications from across the UK are accepted if you are willing to relocate.
Email all applications to Dani & Tom at beer@littleearthproject.com. Please include an up to date CV/covering letter explaining why you would be suitable as well as professional references.
To learn more about the pub & brewery, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/edwardstonewh & www.facebook.com/littleearthproject
Applications close on April 1st, 2021.