Publicans and managers of licensed premises

£30,243

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

56 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

-5.4%

Pay growth from 2017 to 2018

Average change in weekly pay rate | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

3.09%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Publicans and managers of licensed premises

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 1224

Publicans and managers of licensed premises organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of public houses (non-residential and residential) and bar and catering facilities at non-residential clubs.

Common tasks include:

arranges purchase of alcoholic and other beverages, bar snacks, cigarettes and other items and ensures that stocks are stored in proper conditions;
supervises bar, kitchen and cleaning staff and, if necessary, assists with the serving of drinks;
observes licensing laws and other statutory regulations and regulates behaviour of customers as necessary;
maintains financial records for the establishment; determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs.

Qualifications

No formal academic qualifications are required. Relevant experience is advantageous and candidates must be over 18 years of age and complete the personal licence holders’ qualification. Larger chains offer accelerated promotion for holders of degrees or equivalent qualifications. Off- and on-the-job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs relevant to licensed premises management are available at Levels 2 to 4.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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