Scozzie Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Good Luck. I know if you look up some of the sites of the chain pubs, they are alwasys looking for new Landlords/landladies. Like Marstons. They will often train you up as well. If I wasn't on my BB, I'd provide a link for you. RE: your thread on Availablility- do you realise that you will more than likely have to work over 16 hours and most weekends too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Get some experience working behind a bar, the book you will get as soon as you book the course. Its not hard to pass, its a 40 question multiple choice exam, and you only have to get 28 to pass it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckolad Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 It's fairly obvious 'simple-as' does not have a degree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 As far as getting a managed house, there are a few holding companies that put managers in, and pay them a weekly wage plus bonus, if the takings go over a certain amount per week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple as Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 Good Luck. I know if you look up some of the sites of the chain pubs, they are alwasys looking for new Landlords/landladies. Like Marstons. They will often train you up as well. If I wasn't on my BB, I'd provide a link for you. RE: your thread on Availablility- do you realise that you will more than likely have to work over 16 hours and most weekends too? thank you for that reply. re: availability- i do work more than double the hours already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stimpy Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Running a pub is a way of life. It consumes everything you do, it ruins relationships and is VERY hard work to run a successful place. I spent 15 years in the trade and was working on average 70 - 100 hrs per week. Go get your personal license, the course is easy to do and then have a go behind a bar. Do not just jump in as a landlady as you will fail if it isnt what you want. Be prepared to be working , when everyone is out, abuse from punters when you refuse them a drink etc etc etc... On the flip side the job can be very rewarding. I used to get the biggest buzz from providing a safe, quality environment and people thanking you for a good night out. I wouldn't have changed it for anything! I had good staff, good door team and a decent bosses but unfortunately the final straw for me was one to many idiots that thought it was their god given right to come into my bar... I quit shortly after and moved to Oz! You have to be diplomatic, confident yet not arrogant, efficient, accurate, everyones friend yet be in charge and stand your ground when needed, committed, devoted and finally, you have to enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Unless you're very special and have a lot of cash to spare to buy a freehold, I don't think there's a lot of reward in it. Otherwise, it seems there's little incentive to do a good job, as if you improve the place, the pubco's put the rent up, so it's a no-win situation, I've heard. Also, if you divide up the week to an hourly rate, it's probably not that very much, if you're working as a manager. As others have said, it would be a good idea to get some experience behind a bar first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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