Is this right for you?

- Reasons why running a pub is a great career

- So what type of person would you need to be?

- What does the job involve?

- Costs and Expenses

- Useful Websites

- Industry Statistics

Most people have thought about running a pub at one time or another. Maybe your dream is being the centre of attention in a vibrant and thriving city centre venue. Perhaps you see yourself more as a worldly-wise figure giving customers advice in a peaceful country local. You are not alone in this ambition!
Before you follow this dream you should know what running a pub entails.

Reasons why running a pub is a great career
  • You will be your own boss
  • Low cost of entry
  • Accommodation included
  • Community Involvement
  • Uncapped earnings
  • Day to day variety
  • Business support
  • Sociable

  • No commuting

 

So what type of person would you need to be?

Your personality is very important as it helps to develop the atmosphere of the pub.

Personality traits that would come in handy when running a pub are:

  • Good communication skills
  • A genuine interest in people
  • Being naturally outgoingcustomer service tick box
  • A friendly persona
  • Upbeat attitude
  • Confidence
  • Ability to multi task
  • Reasonable level of health and fitness
  • Hard working
  • Interested in a challenge
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good listening skills
  • Good at enforcing rules
  • Commitment
  • Motivation

  • Business Minded

What does the job involve?

A licensed retailer needs to be extremely versatile as the job involves management of the following:

    • People

  • Finance
  • Stock
  • Time
  • Catering
  • Marketing
  • Customer service
  • Paperwork

You would also need:

  • Drinks knowledge
  • Industry knowledge
  • Legal knowledge

You must be aware that the job also involves very long hours, especially at the outset.

(BIIAB offer a qualification that has been developed to provide those new to running or looking to run, licensed retail premises with an overview of the essential areas of responsibility. The BIIAB Level 2 Award in Introductory Licensed Retail Operations (AILRO) course consists of 13 sections covering essentials for business success. Please click here to find out more about this qualification)
Costs & Expenses

Overheads

Some examples of overheads are:

  • Staff wages and National Insurance
  • Business rates - tax from the local authority on businesses for local services such as fire adn police services
  • Energy
  • Health & safety costs
  • Refuse collection
  • Maintenance
    • Repair Obligation
  • This will be outlined in your lease agreement. It will explain the extent of repair that you are responsible for on the premises

Initial Outlay

  • Fixtures and fittings
  • Stock

These will be outlined in your inventory, please check this carefully to ensure you know what you are purchasing (or not purchasing).

Other Costs

  • Deposits
  • Licenses
  • Float
  • Insurance
  • Training

  • Professional Advice

    • There are lots of different expenses that must all be taken into consideration in the planning stages.

     

Useful Websites

- For more information we have a wide selection of useful websites available. Please click here to view.

Industry Statistics
  • There are approximately 55,000 pubs in the UK
  • Eight out of ten adults count themselves as pub goers and over 15 million people drink in a pub at least once a week
  • Beer is Britain's national drink, and pubs are the home of hospitality in the UK. These major national industries are a much-loved part of our culture.
  • The brewing and pub industry contribute over £28 billion to the UK economy
  • Beer remains Britain's favourite alcoholic drink, accounting for 43% of the market
  • Over 600.000 people rely on beer and pubs for their employment

 

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