Definitions
- Referring to a male employee who works in a pub or bar and is responsible for serving drinks and cleaning glasses. - Talking about someone who assists the bartender or publican in managing the bar. - Describing a person who is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the bar area.
- Referring to the owner or manager of a pub or bar. - Talking about someone who is responsible for the overall operation and management of the establishment. - Describing a person who is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages to customers.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are associated with the operation and management of a pub or bar.
- 2Both are involved in serving alcoholic beverages to customers.
- 3Both are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the bar area.
- 4Both interact with customers and provide customer service.
- 5Both are important roles in the hospitality industry.
What is the difference?
- 1Responsibility: Potman is responsible for serving drinks and cleaning glasses, while publican is responsible for the overall operation and management of the establishment.
- 2Authority: Publican has more authority and decision-making power than potman.
- 3Ownership: Publican can be the owner of the pub or bar, while potman is an employee.
- 4Skills: Potman requires skills in serving drinks and cleaning glasses, while publican requires skills in management, finance, and customer service.
- 5Hierarchy: Publican is higher in the hierarchy of the establishment than potman.
Remember this!
Potman and publican are both associated with the operation and management of a pub or bar. However, the difference between potman and publican is their level of responsibility and authority. A potman is responsible for serving drinks and cleaning glasses, while a publican is responsible for the overall operation and management of the establishment, including finances, customer service, and decision-making.
