Company

Company Annual Report 2010 click here to download.

G1 Group aspires to be the leading licensed trade group in Scotland. It has expanded from its launch in 1990 to operate 180 properties across the country. Throughout its eighteen years, G1 has become recognized for niche market innovation and has grown its managed house to more than 40 unique venues including bars, restaurants, clubs, hotels and cinemas.

In 2005, G1 created Iona Pub Partnership aimed at revolutionizing the tenancy sector with a mission to deliver sustainable long term partnerships and flexible agreements, supported by the G1 head office infrastructure. Iona has expanded at speed through targeted acquisitions and now owns over 100 freeholds the length and breadth of Scotland.

Creating and maintaining the highest standards of design and comfort at all managed venues has been a major focus for the Group. Its strategy of purchasing freehold properties, many of them listed, and its commitment to major investment in these units has seen G1 lead the way in many aspects of distinct venue development.

G1 VALUES

Our Values are relevant to every member of the G1 family and set out the principles and behaviours by which we operate in our individual roles.
 
Working together with common goals, aims and values ensures we perform as one team.
 
Current and prospective employees can understand what makes G1 special and what also sets us apart from our competitors.
 
So, who are we?
 
We always put the customer first
Without our customers we are nothing. They must be at the centre of every decision we make.
 
We make our jobs our own
Our success relies on people being entrepreneurial and taking ownership of their role.
 
We work together as a family
Treat your colleagues like family. Support and respect and each other. Give encouragement and take guidance.
 
We work hard
Strive to stand out from the crowd and enjoy being the best at what you do. It’s not just a job, it’s an opportunity.
 
We grow
Creating profit and growth is central to what we do. We shouldn’t shy away from this. All decisions must be made with commercial principles in mind.

A real set of values that shapes who we are; G1

The Group has been recognised with many of the country’s most celebrated accolades for its commitment to excellence including a number of Regeneration of Scotland Awards and the Best Restaurant, Best Bar and Best Club award categories at the UK’s most prestigious ceremonies. In addition, it has been highly commended for its training programme, accredited in the Eat Scotland excellence in food and service scheme, twice been named Independent Multiple Operator of the Year at the Scottish Licensed Trade News Awards and won no less than 16 Best Bar None awards.

G1 plans to continue its expansion strategy and aims to become the largest independent operator in Scotland.