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The Golden Fleece is a well‑established coastal pub set at the junction of the Quayside and High Street in the heart of Wells‑next‑the‑Sea.
Surrounded by the charming villages, historic houses, sweeping beaches, and stunning scenery of the famous Champagne Coast, it attracts a steady mix of locals, holidaymakers, and day‑trippers all year round. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Management Partner to lead a high‑profile pub in a truly exceptional setting. With strong footfall, a loyal local following, and the chance to shape a standout food and drink offer, The Golden Fleece provides the perfect platform for someone ready to make their mark on a thriving coastal business.
Ideal Management Partner
- You’ll have excellent hospitality & organisational skills. The Golden Fleece is a busy pub situated in the bustling seaside town of Wells Next The Sea.
- It is a favourite for locals, holiday makers and day trippers. With high volumes of food & drink in the summer & a cosy inviting atmosphere in the winter, we need a proactive planner at the helm.
- You’ll have experience running a busy kitchen delivering a drink-food split of 55:45.
- The Golden Fleece needs a true leader who can inspire your team to share the passion for exceptional service. You’ll continually review the success of your business.
- We’re looking for someone who excels when coaching, training, delegating, and supporting their team.
- You’ll hit the ground running looking after this business which benefits from a position directly on the quayside, with both external & 1st floor areas.
- We’re looking for an adaptable and flexible partner or duo. You’ll network with your community and partners to get the most from your business.
- Wells Next The Sea has a fantastic reputation as a tourist hotspot on Norfolk’s ‘Champagne Coast’. That’s why we’re looking for an organised and hospitality focused operator for this prime business.
About the pub
The pub benefits from:
- A stunning quayside location
- Courtyard area
- Ground floor main bar & trading areas
- Separate 1st Floor dining room / events space, overlooking the harbour
- Locally famous listed staircase (made from the timber of a sunken galleon)
You’ll also capitalise on the location directly on the quayside (which welcomes thousands of tourists every year) on the junction of the High St
The Partnership
The Punch Management Partnership offers a unique opportunity to run your own pub business, with affordable in-goings and the freedom to lead your own team, manage your business within a framework and support from Punch in a proven partnership model.
You’ll receive an uncapped share of top‑line turnover, giving you the flexibility to pay yourself and your team in a way that works for your business. Your own Ltd Company will provide the day‑to‑day management of the pub, retain full ownership of team and operational decisions, whilst managing associated costs such as wages and minor repairs. Alongside this, you’ll benefit from extensive operational support, including marketing and recruitment within a framework designed to help your business thrive.
At Punch, we partner with passionate, pub‑obsessed entrepreneurs who want to create something special. Working closely with a dedicated Operations Manager, you’ll develop a clear vision for your pub, deliver exceptional standards and create a pub legacy that stands the test of time.
Whether you’ve been a general manager or run your own business there are many great reasons to run a pub with Punch.
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