Training
Mark S. Elliott has spent 25 years working in various management roles within the tenanted and leased divisions of the UK's largest breweries and pub companies. His extensive knowledge and day-to-day involvement with pubs and publicans make him well qualified to know what is required to run a successful pub. He shares his knowledge and many 'insider tips' with you in this book. Mark is based in Cockermouth, Cumbria.
TRAINING
Running a pub requires a range of skills and these are discussed throughout this book. By comparing these with your own skills, you will identify which of your current skills are transferable and which ones you need to gain.
Bar work, on-the-job training and more formal courses will all help prepare you, and give you the necessary skills. Many breweries, pub companies and other training organisations offer excellent courses and attending these should be viewed as an essential requirement. These range from general courses for new licensees to more specific ones – like handling cask beer or pub marketing. There is a cost for attending these courses but this is more than outweighed by what you will learn.
