How to apply for pub jobs and careers as Heineken invests £40m into hundreds of bars across the UK
Pubs across the West Midlands and Shropshire are due to benefit from the whopping £40 million Heineken investment into refurbishments and reopenings
Heineken is investing £40 million to refurbish and reopen over 600 pubs across the UK
The move is expected to create around 1,000 new jobs
Ten previously closed pubs have already reopened in 2025, with more on the way
Heineken calls the investment a “vote of confidence” in the enduring popularity of British pubs
Those interested in running or working in a Heineken pub can apply via starpubs.co.uk
Dutch brewing giant Heineken is investing £40 million to breathe new life into more than 600 pubs across the UK - reopening doors, creating jobs, and signalling a bold show of confidence in a sector that’s weathered economic storms.
Of the £40m set to be spent, around £3.4m is earmarked for pubs in the West Midlands with licensees expected to invest £96,000 on top, demonstrating confidence in the future of the pub market and resulting in an estimated 71 new jobs in the region.
The investment will flow into Heineken’s Star Pubs estate, with the company aiming to reopen dozens of long-shuttered venues and refurbish hundreds more. Among the local pubs benefiting is The Bell in Shifnal and The Dog Inn in Whittington.
The Bell, which is currently available for let, will see a complete redecoration programme along with new fixed seating and updated bar facilities, alongside improvements to outside eating to create an al fresco dining area.
The initiative is expected to create around 1,000 new jobs and marks the firm’s biggest commitment to UK hospitality in years.
So far this year, 10 previously closed pubs have already reopened, and more are on the way. In 2023, Heineken brought 62 long-term closed pubs back to life, bringing closures across its 2,400-strong UK estate to their lowest level since before the pandemic.
Lawson Mountstevens, managing director of Star Pubs, described the investment as “a resounding vote of confidence” in British pubs, despite ongoing challenges like rising costs and squeezed consumer budgets.
“Heineken sees first-hand the value in great British pubs and their ongoing popularity,” he said.
“Even with pressures on disposable income, people are still prioritising a trip to their local, valuing it as an everyday treat and as a way of connecting with their community.”
How to apply for jobs at Heineken pubs
If you're interested in joining Heineken's Star Pubs & Bars team, there are several avenues to explore, depending on your career aspirations.
If you're interested in running a pub, Heineken’s Star Pubs & Bars operates two key business models: traditional leased and tenanted agreements, and a more modern managed partnership scheme called “Just Add Talent.”
The latter is aimed at those who want to manage a pub without the financial risk or complexity of full ownership.
You can explore current pub opportunities and apply directly through their official website at starpubs.co.uk/apply, where they list available venues and explain the application process in detail.
For people looking to work in other areas of the company - such as customer service, marketing, logistics, property management, or sales - Heineken advertises roles on its UK careers website at careers.theheinekencompany.com. This includes both corporate jobs and positions within the Star Pubs division.
Job openings are also regularly posted on general recruitment platforms like Indeed and LinkedIn, where you can set alerts for Heineken or Star Pubs vacancies in your area.
If you have questions about running a pub or leasing one, you can call the Star Pubs recruitment line on 08085 94 95 96 or email pubrecruitment@starpubs.co.uk.
For broader career enquiries, Heineken also has a dedicated recruitment inbox at recruitment@heineken.co.uk.
