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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.
Degrees that can help you develop your career in this field can include:
To manage and operate licensed premises in England and Wales you’ll need to hold a personal licence allowing you to supply and sell alcohol. You can gain an accredited qualification from several national bodies such as the BIIAB or Highfield Qualifications. Your employer will arrange and fund this in many cases.
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A postgraduate qualification isn’t usually asked for to work in this field, but it could help you stand out when applying for competitive or specialised roles.
Relevant postgraduate qualifications could include:
Publicans and managers of licensed premises will depend on their skills in customer service, communication, leadership and business management.
You’ll need work experience to get your first managerial or publican role, but there are opportunities to get relevant experience whatever your previous background. Apprenticeships, work placements or graduate schemes are options for doing this, as well as simply working your way up from a role in a bar or pub.
Placements and graduate pathways with larger companies will expose you to more areas of the work as well as give you the option to change location.
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