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Lovely Pubs run a selection of pubs in Warwickshire.

lovelypubs.co.uk
5.6

Rating based on 15 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Lovely Pubs

Pay

    Needs improving
  • Most people aren’t paid a living wage

    Do Lovely Pubs pay a living wage?

    Most people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    73% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and January 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are paid below market rates

    Do Lovely Pubs pay market rates?

    Most people are paid less than average for their job.

    How we know this

    80% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and January 2024.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do workers at Lovely Pubs get paid breaks?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    55% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and January 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Lovely Pubs do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    75% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and January 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Okay
  • Some people worry about their hours

    Do workers at Lovely Pubs worry about hours?

    Some people worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    40% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and August 2022.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Good
  • Most people get a choice of shifts

    Do Lovely Pubs workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    73% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and August 2022.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Lovely Pubs?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    100% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and January 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Lovely Pubs?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    40% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and January 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Lovely Pubs feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and January 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Lovely Pubs get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    55% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and January 2024.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Lovely Pubs?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    67% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and January 2024.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people recommend their team

    Do people at Lovely Pubs recommend working with their team?

    Most people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and January 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Lovely Pubs?

    Some people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    60% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and January 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Good
  • Most people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Lovely Pubs?

    Most people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 83% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and January 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Good
  • Head office understands the what’s happening

    Do people think Lovely Pubs head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office understands what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    70% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and January 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Lovely Pubs is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    42% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and January 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Lovely Pubs job reviews

  • Best thing

    The people

    Worst thing

    Under staffed at times

    8.8

    Lovely Pubs Waiter, August 2022