The 5 Types of Stonegate Pub Partners: Which One Are You?
Pubs aren’t just where pints are poured and plates are served, they’re community hubs, buzzing businesses, and personal legacies in the making. If you’ve ever toyed with the idea of becoming a pub partner, this one’s for you.
Because here’s the truth: running a pub isn’t a one-size-fits-all gig. Our Pub Partners come from all walks of life, and they bring their own flavour, flair, and fire to the table.
So, which one sounds most like you?
🍻 The Host With the Most
You’re the heartbeat of the pub. From the first coffee of the day to last orders at night, you’re front and centre, welcoming locals, laughing with regulars, and always knowing who likes their Sunday roast with extra gravy.
Traits: Warm, approachable, consistent, well-loved
Strengths: Builds lasting relationships that turn guests into loyal locals
Signature Move: Making the pub feel like an extension of everyone’s living room
Best part of the job: Hearing “this place just feels like home”
🎉 The Entertainer Extraordinaire
You know how to throw a proper do. Whether it's a themed dinner night, weekly live music, or a charity auction, your events are legendary and your diary’s always full.
Traits: Enthusiastic, imaginative, always thinking ahead
Strengths: Keeps the calendar fresh and footfall high
Signature Move: Transforming a quiet midweek evening into a packed-out celebration
Best part of the job: Watching your community come alive, one event at a time
📊 The Business-Minded Boss
You see your pub as a well-oiled machine, and you’re the one keeping the engine running. Stock levels, GP margins, rotas, reviews, you’ve got your finger on the pulse and your eye on the bottom line.
Traits: Savvy, practical, process-driven
Strengths: Maximises efficiency and profit with clever planning
Signature Move: Spotting a gap in the week and filling it with a smart menu deal or drinks promotion
Best part of the job: Seeing the numbers grow and knowing it’s down to your hard work
📸 The Marketing Maestro
You're not just running a pub, you’re building a brand. Whether it’s snapping your new lunch menu for Instagram or jumping on a local Facebook group, you’ve got a knack for storytelling that brings people in.
Traits: Creative, proactive, digitally switched-on
Strengths: Drives visibility, engagement, and a buzzing online rep
Signature Move: Creating FOMO with a Friday night photo reel
Best part of the job: Watching new faces walk through the door because they saw that post
🔥 The All-Round Dynamo
You’re in the thick of it, running a tight kitchen, pouring perfect pints, checking the bookings, and chatting to customers in the beer garden. You’re the kind of person who rolls up their sleeves and just gets it done.
Traits: Passionate, hands-on, non-stop
Strengths: Leads by example, earns respect, builds team spirit
Signature Move: Organising a full pub refurb while still pulling pints and running Sunday service
Best part of the job: Feeling part of every moment, every win, every milestone
So… Which One Are You?
Maybe you're one of these. Maybe you’re a hybrid of two (or five!). That’s the beauty of running a Stonegate pub, you bring you to the table. Your skills, your personality, your goals.
Whether you’re here for the business challenge, the creative freedom, the people, or the legacy, there’s space for your story in our partnership model.
And the best part? You’re not going it alone. With support, training, flexible agreements, and the backing of a powerhouse pub company, you’ve got everything you need to thrive, your way.
Ready to take your next step?
If you’ve spotted a little spark of recognition in any of these pub partner profiles, maybe it’s time to explore your fit with us.
Because this isn’t just a pub, it’s your pub.
And it starts with being unapologetically, brilliantly you.