Managing Partner - Black Lion

Managing Partner at The Black Lion, Brighton

If you know Brighton, you know The Black Lion. Its not just a pub; its a music lovers paradise where old school meets new. Located in The Lanes, our vibrant team serves everything from great food, cozy craft pints to energetic club nights. In a nutshell, weve got it all. The only thing missing? It might be you

We believe in equal opportunities (up here because its that important to us!)

Laine is a melting pot of kickass individuals, a place where weird is considered wonderful and different is most definitely divine. Homogeneity? Its a no from us. Were diversity defenders, so whoever you are, and however you got here, expect to be welcomed with open arms.

The cool stuff that comes with joining us:

• Earn a generous slice of profits: weve got you covered on everything else from maintenance and bills to refurbishment and business support. Your focus? Boosting sales and supporting your teams well-being.

• Stacks of autonomy: Run the Black Lion as your own place with flexibility and creative freedom.

• Big wins = big bonuses: When you hit your goals, you see the rewards in your wallet.

• A partner in crime: We at Laine HQ will always collaborate with you to bring your ideas to life.

• Learning and development galore: From leadership training to creative workshops, weve got you covered. With endless opportunities for progression within the Laine family too.

• Discounts & parties: Cheaper pints and bites across our sites and company shin digs that are anything but boring!

• Be part of something big: Joining Laine means youll be surrounded by diverse, progressive, open-minded creatives dedicated to making their mark on hospitality.

Do you fit the bill?

We'reseeking a fearless, creative Management Partner to elevate our legendary institution. You'll run the Black Lion as if it were your own, curating modern menus, live acts, and late-night soundtracks while leading a team of vibrant mavericks to ignite the present and excite the local community.

• Have 360 experience: Youll know how to manage daytime and nighttime offerings bonus points if youre a local legend.

• Be a pro at running the show: With at least 3 years of experience leading a dynamic venue, youll know how to keep things running smoothly.

• Celebrate their quirks: At Laine, were all about embracing individualityno cookie-cutters here. We want someone whos as unique as the crowd theyre pulling in.

• Know the Brighton scene inside and out: From the best boozers to the late-night hotspots, youve got the lowdown on the local vibe

• Be a people person at heart: Passionate about building a community? Tick. Were all about empowering happy and confident individuals.

• Match our vibe: We give more, care more and live moreand we want an MP who does the same.

• Bring social media game:Youll know how to get people talking and keep the buzz going.

• Know how to plug a party: Experience with hyping branded nights and getting the crowd moving with unforgettable DJ sets and events.

Sound like a bit of you? We cant wait to meet you.

Who we are:

At Laine, we dont sleep on change we are the change. A group of over 50 independently run boozers in Brighton, London, and Birmingham, were all about saying hell no to the status quo. Old-school traditions? Nah, well pass. Our community of diverse, creative change-makers build their own boozers, reflecting the individuals who make them. Pioneers of the present, were cultural catalysts, architects of epic moments crafting everything from club nights to gaming gatherings, all in the name of welcoming the next generation of pub-goers into joyful, experimental spaces with style.

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