What Training Do I Need to Run a Pub?
Training to Run a Pub
Whilst the current economic downturn will inevitably involve hardships for many, for others exciting opportunities may arise that allow them to fulfill long held dreams.
For some this may involve running a pub for the first time and as such this guide explains how those new to the pub trade can develop the skill set required to become to become a pub landlord, landlady or manager.
Historically training to run a pub was conducted on an ad-hoc basis through arrangements with breweries and pub companies or through general experience within the trade.
The situation now is very different and without formal training and an accredited qualification such as the National Certificate for Personal License Holders (NCPLH) you are unlikely to be granted a Professional License by your local magistrate’s court.
This is because the 2003 Licensing Act, which came into force in November 2005, requires all licensees to be “fit and proper”.
Professional bodies such as the British Institute of Inn Keeping (BII) can advise you on which courses are appropriate given your past work, business and managerial experience.
Courses can last anywhere between 2-6 weeks and cost £1,000 and above to complete.
Pub companies are always looking for talented individuals to operate their properties via leasehold or tenancy agreements and on the whole will be happy to arrange training for you if they feel that you have potential.
A useful resource for anyone considering a career in the pub trade, to help those people who are looking for the opportunity to run a pub business. It is supported by the UK’s leading pub companies, professional bodies and pub support companies working to the industries “Code of Practice” whether you are looking to buy, become a lessee/tenant or manage a pub franchise.
Should you require assistance on the valuation, acquisition or disposal of your existing or proposed pub business, then please contact Richard Negus, the author of this article at Fleurets the leading agent of pubs for sale in the UK.
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Author: Richard Negus
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