How to Become a Publican
A publican is a pub or tavern keeper or owner in the United Kingdom. They serve beverages and basic pub food and are responsible for keeping a comfortable and friendly atmosphere in the pub. A successful publican will also learn the names of his customers and remember what drinks the regulars prefer. On the management side, a publican is responsible for arranging for the receiving of all deliveries, maintaining health standards and certificates, and managing wages and human resources.
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Things You'll Need
- Strong bookkeeping skills
- Leadership skills
- Desire to network with clients
- Strength to lift heavy materials if needed
- Knowledge of local health and safety standards
- Marketing skills to build client base
Instructions
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Take a basic bookkeeping or retail accounting course at a local university or adult education center. This course will give you the basics of handling business transactions, from ordering, receiving, credit and cash transactions.
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Acquire an apprenticeship through the United Kingdom's apprenticeship program to learn the basics of bar keeping. In this program, you will acquire basic skills needed to be a publican in the United Kingdom.
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Ensure during your apprenticeship that you demonstrate leadership skills, a strong work ethic and a desire to learn. This will put you in a good position to be hired after your apprenticeship.
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Expect your apprenticeship to last anywhere from six months to a year. During this year, expect to be paid a minimum wage plus any tips you may receive from customers.
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Salaries for a publican trainee in the United Kingdom may start at £14,000 annually and may go up to £26,000 as you gain more experience. If you acquire a license and own your own establishment, you could earn £50,000 a year but with strong management and people skills, your income potential may rise.
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Tips & Warnings
To own your own license will take several years of learning the pub business. You may have to put down a large down payment of your own capital to secure the license.
Bar keeping is back-breaking work. Make sure to be in shape before standing on your feet for long hours and lifting large crates and boxes.
