Publican | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Publicans manage licensed premises like pubs and bars.

  • Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation or food subsidies.
  • Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
  • Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
  • Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is
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Publicans typically work around 47 to 49 hours per week.

As a Publican you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising— Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Conventional— Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
43,279 GBP *
per year
20,000 GBP
50,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Publican

  • 44,016 GBP
  • 41,994 GBP
Average salary for full-time Publican

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  • 43,279 GBP
  • 41,994 GBP
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Salary over time for Publican

Pay for this role has increased slightly over time
  • 25,374 GBP
  • 25,975 GBP
  • 29,995 GBP
  • 30,990 GBP
  • 28,902 GBP
  • 30,361 GBP
  • 43,279 GBP
  • 29,478 GBP
  • 35,044 GBP
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Future outlook for Publicans

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7 000+ jobs available
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4% yearly wage growth (on average)
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39% chance of automation in the future

Publican - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Publican and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 65% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
  • 18% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree
  • 10% of people in this role do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications

You'll need:

  • customer service skills
  • leadership skills
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • the ability to work well with others
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • sensitivity and understanding
  • business management skills
  • knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Hospitality Management

Things to highlight for your Publican interview

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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