{"id":12987,"date":"2024-01-05T09:31:52","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T09:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/?p=12987"},"modified":"2024-01-08T07:58:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T07:58:29","slug":"simon-stern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/blog\/simon-stern\/","title":{"rendered":"Simon Stern"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meet Simon Stern from The Better Half.<\/h2>\n

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Simon Stern, the mind behind The Better Half pub<\/a>. The pub’s name subtly nods to Hove as ‘The Better Half’ of the city. Prior to Simon taking charge, the Hove pub had been a neglected old man’s boozer. Simon’s transformative touch has turned it into a welcoming establishment, where his successful formula ensures that both drinkers and diners find themselves returning for more.<\/p>\n

Tell us about your career?<\/h2>\n

Graduated from Brighton University<\/a> in 1985 and worked in the City for 27 years as an Equity trader.<\/p>\n

Left the City in 2011 and took some time out. I then decided to have a career change and decided to invest and open The Better Half pub in Hove after a 4 month refurbishment<\/p>\n

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What do your customers like about The Better Half?<\/h2>\n

I believe the customers love the independent feel of The Better Half<\/a>.<\/p>\n

They also like the quirky d\u00e9cor, great food and drinks offering, welcoming friendly staff, Vinyl Friday DJ set (last Friday of month) and great tunes!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Top three priorities for running a successful pub?<\/h2>\n