How to Deal with a Difficult Pub Employee
Every pub landlord faces it eventually - that one member of staff who's driving you up the wall. Whether they're constantly...
Staff Management
Guides and tools for managing pub staff effectively
How to Increase Tips for Bar Staff (and Keep Them Happy)
Let's be honest - keeping bar staff motivated isn't easy when they're earning minimum wage and tips are thin on the ground....
How to Get More Google Reviews for Your Pub
Nothing winds me up more than seeing brilliant pubs struggle because they've got three Google reviews from 2019. Meanwhile,...
How to Gamify Pub Staff Shifts (And Actually Get Them Engaged)
Right, let's be honest here. Getting your pub staff properly engaged during shifts can feel like pulling teeth. You've got...
How to Run a Pub Staff Gamification Scheme
Right, let's be honest. Getting pub staff properly engaged can feel like herding cats some days. You've got servers who...
How to Track Pub Staff Performance (The Landlord’s Way)
Look, we've all been there. You've got a sneaking suspicion that some of your staff are taking the piss whilst others are...
How to Reduce Pub Staff Costs Without Killing Your Business
Let's be honest – wage costs are probably your biggest headache right now. With minimum wage rises and everyone wanting...
How to Manage Pub Staff Wages (Without Going Mental)
Staff wages eating into your profit margins again? You're not alone, mate. Managing pub staff wages is one of the biggest...
How to Cut Wage Costs in a Pub Without Losing Quality
Wage costs eating into your profits? You're not alone. Labour is typically the second biggest expense for most pubs, often...
How to Write a Pub Staff Rota That Actually Works
If you've ever spent Sunday evening wrestling with next week's rota, juggling availability requests whilst trying to cover...
How to Onboard New Bar Staff (The Right Way)
Right, let's be honest - we've all been there. New staff member starts on a busy Friday night, gets thrown in the deep end,...
How to Run a Pub Team Meeting (That Actually Works)
Let's be honest - most pub team meetings are a right waste of time. Staff rolling their eyes, clock-watching, and you...
How to Communicate Better with Your Pub Staff
If you're like most pub landlords, you've probably had those moments where you feel like you're speaking a different...
How to Keep Pub Staff Engaged (And Stop the Revolving Door)
Watching your best barmaid clock-watch for the last two hours of her shift? Seeing your bar staff go through the motions...
How to Reward Pub Staff Without Pay Rises
Let's face it - as a pub landlord, you know your staff deserve recognition, but with margins tighter than a Yorkshireman's...
How to Handle Poor Performing Pub Staff
Right, let's be honest here. We've all had that member of staff who just isn't pulling their weight. Maybe they're always...
How to Improve Pub Staff Performance
Look, we've all been there. You've got staff who turn up late, serve customers with all the enthusiasm of a wet weekend in...
How to Train New Bar Staff (Without Losing Your Sanity)
Training new bar staff can feel like herding cats, especially when you're juggling a busy pub and trying to keep standards...
How to Create a Bar Staff Schedule That Actually Works
Right, let's get straight to it. Creating a proper bar staff schedule isn't just about filling shifts – it's about keeping...
How to Build a Pub Staff Rota That Actually Works
Right, let's be honest - building a decent staff rota is one of those jobs that can drive you absolutely mental. You've got...
How to Deal with Pub Staff No Shows
Nothing winds me up more than getting a text at 4pm saying "can't make it tonight, sorry mate." You're left scrambling to...
How to Reduce Staff Turnover in a Pub
Watching good staff walk out the door is one of the most frustrating parts of running a pub. You've invested time training...
How to Motivate Bar Staff on Slow Shifts
We've all been there - it's Tuesday afternoon, the pub's dead quiet, and your bar staff are standing around looking bored...
How to Motivate Pub Staff: A Landlord’s Guide
Nothing kills a pub's atmosphere faster than demotivated staff. I've been running pubs for over a decade, and I've seen how...
How to Manage Bar Staff Effectively
Managing bar staff effectively isn't rocket science, but it's the difference between a pub that thrives and one that...
How to Manage Pub Staff: A Landlord’s Complete Guide
Managing pub staff is one of the biggest headaches any landlord faces. High turnover, scheduling nightmares, and keeping...