How to craft the perfect pub job CV

What if I don’t have any experience?

If you don't have any work experience, do not worry. Everyone has to start somewhere! A CV is simply about showing that you're the best candidate for the job, and here's how you can do that:

• Soft skills: Character traits such as teamwork, organisation and patience are all soft skills you can develop outside of work.
• Let your personality shine: Do you care about making people happy and enjoy nothing more than getting to know people?
• Willingness to learn: Include courses or extra-curricular activities that show your commitment to personal and professional development.

And if you think you’d be more confident with some experience behind you, there’s always the option of a hospitality apprenticeship. You can think of an apprenticeship as a way to fast track your learning, giving you the skills and training you need to do a great job. Plus, you earn whilst you learn!

Our top three tips to write the perfect pub job CV!

There's a lot of CV writing advice out there. So let's make it simple by summarising it into three top tips.

Cut out the fluff

Playing the recorder in primary school might have been a highlight of your musical career at the time. But if it doesn't relate to the job you're applying for, it's best to leave it out. And as far as work experience goes, you don’t need to include it all. When asking yourself how far back your CV should go, just think about the relevant skills and experiences that make you a strong candidate.

Tailor it to the company

Tailoring a CV to a company and a role is like seasoning a dish - it adds flavour and makes it more appetizing.

Polish & error check

Just like you wouldn't send out a customer's order before you've double checked that it's right, you don't want to send your CV until you're 100% sure it's error-free.

Are you ready to put those tips into action and apply for a pub role?

If you know how to make customers feel right at home, we've got a job for you. At Greene King, it's the people that make our pubs what they are. Our regulars don't just come back for the cold pints. It's also about the warm welcome they get when they step through the door.

Find a pub management role near you and discover what it means to do it the Greene King way. Or, head to our bar and waiting for roles or kitchen vacancies to explore more opportunities.