Bar staff jobs

How to find a bartending or bar staff job

Not sure what kind of bar staff or barman job would suit you? No worries; let us help. The first step is figuring out how much you want to work. There are plenty of full-time jobs for bar staff that’ll have you up on your feet 5 days a week. You’ll definitely need a good bit of energy for it! You can also get bar staff job vacancies for part-time or weekend jobs, which may suit better if you have things like uni or another job to consider. Many bars are open late, so if you’re busy during the day, you can easily find a nice evening or night job as bar staff to top up your bank account. Only looking for something short term, like a seasonal or summer job? Temp work for bar staff is increasingly available during the warmer months, so be sure to check your options on this page.

Wondering what it is bar staff actually do, and if you’d be able to handle it? Well, thankfully you have nothing to worry about. Most bar staff jobs are entry-level, and require no experience or previous work history. You’ll likely get most of your training on the job, as the practical work has to be taught in person. It’s pretty hard to explain how to pull the perfect pint without actually doing it, after all. You’ll be shown how to make the drinks, carry the trays, where to leave the dishes – basically, everything you’ll be doing in your bartending or bar staff job. While it can be a bit stressful to be thrown in the deep end, there is a positive side to it. Most vacancies for bar staff are immediate-start jobs, so you’ll be able to begin earning asap. So, get cracking on your search to start raking it in already. If you’re looking for something with a bit more of a food-angle to it, check out some of our great catering assistant jobs for waiters and waitresses.

Are you wondering where all these jobs are, and thinking to yourself ‘are there any bar staff job vacancies near me?’ No need to panic, we’ve got your back. We have bar staff jobs dotted all over the UK, from big cities to small towns. Bigger cities obviously have the most vacancies, so bar staff jobs in London and Birmingham will be pretty easy to come by. But that doesn’t mean your options are limited to those three. You can also find plenty of jobs for bar staff in Leeds and Leicester, for example. Want a nice gig working by the sea? There are heaps of bar staff jobs in Liverpool and Bristol and the surrounding areas to keep you occupied. You might have to commute a short distance depending on where you live, but let’s be real – where in the UK doesn’t have a pub or bar within a 5-mile radius? The point we’re trying to make is: no matter where you’re looking, there’ll surely be some great jobs for bar staff near you. So, get searching!

Ready to start your search for a great bar staff job? Let us run you through how it works on YoungCapital. We’ve created a great filter so you can view the jobs that match your preferences to a tee. Start by entering the town or city where you want to work in the search box. For example, to find bar staff jobs in Manchester, just type it in and click ‘apply filter’. You can then add your preferences for distance, education level, and type of work, among other factors. You can also use keywords in your search, if you’re already sure of what you want. Finally, you have the option to sort all the bar staff work that pops up by how recently they were posted, so you always have the freshest jobs shown to you. What are you waiting for? Start your search asap.

FAQs about bar staff jobs:

Where can I hear about new bar staff jobs?

On YoungCapital, of course! When you set up a profile with us, you can create email alerts for any new bar staff jobs, so you’ll get all the latest vacancies sent right to your email.

Do I need experience to get a bar staff job?

It’s always good if you have some experience under your belt, as it will make your bar staff job a lot easier. But it’s not essential! You can learn all the skills you need on the job, so there’s no need to worry.