By law all sales of alcohol conducted on licensed premises must be authorised by a personal licence holder. To apply to become a personal licence holder, the applicant must hold a regulated qualification to prove they can sell alcohol both legally and responsibly. The personal licence is for anyone who works in a role which requires them to sell or authorize the sale of alcohol to the public.

We advise directors or owners of restaurants/bars to make anybody holding the position of General Manager or similar a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS ), in order to demonstrate compliance in the event of a licensing visit.