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As a publican, sometimes called a public house manager, you’ll manage the day to day working of a pub or bar ranging from customer service to stock management, accounting and advertising. Read on to get more details of what it’s like to work in this role and what you’ll need to do to get a job in the field and develop your career.
As a publican you’ll focus on managing the responsible service of alcoholic and other drinks. You might be the sole manager of an independent or small business, for example, or be one of several managers at a larger establishment. You might be an employee of a national or international company, or your premises could be part of a larger facility like a hotel, sports venue or airport.
As the publican it’s your job to make sure that the business is functioning safely, profitably and in line with current laws and regulations. You might be interacting with customers on a regular basis or working mainly behind the scenes on logistics, personnel or financial matters. Running a pub or bar is a rewarding career for organised, business-minded or social individuals who enjoy providing a quality service.
Daily tasks will vary but could involve:
The average salary for a publican or manager of licensed premises in the UK is £35,360. Graduates start at around £22,000.
Many public house managers live above the premises as self-employed tenants so there isn’t a lot of travel required.
Being a public house manager is a people facing role, which requires you to be in the pub or bar you’re managing.
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