Q/A ON BAR JOBS IN TENERIFE 2012?.....

What are managers looking for?

Like most jobs in Tenerife to find a bar job here you need to be very confident but not only that mangers are looking for people who they can trust behind the bar with large sums of cash and don’t give away free drinks!!!

So being mature, looking smart and knowing what you’re doing will go a long way in helping you secure bar work in Tenerife this summer!

When is the best time to find a bar job in Tenerife?

You’re far more likely to get bar work in Tenerife if you get there at the start of the season (April) before the bars/clubs start opening and they hire their first wave of skeleton staff to get the bar/club up and running.

The 2nd wave of bar jobs in Tenerife normally happens from May through to the start of June when all the big tour operator’s start sending over large groups of holiday makers and the bars and clubs in Tenerife need more bar staff to cope with the demand!

How easy is it to find Bar Jobs in Tenerife?

Finding bar work in Tenerife or any resort is going to be difficult due to far more people heading over looking for bar work than any other job. So if you do want to work here, you’re going to have to be very good at what you do and because bar work in Tenerife isn’t easy to find. You should bring extra spending money and you should always get there at the start of the season in April or May for a better chance of finding a bar job.

What are the wages like for bar work in Tenerife?

Wages for bar work in Tenerife differ from place to place and depending on the time of year, but a good bar job should get you 35 Euros a night. Working in other bars in Tenerife could get you 25 Euros a night. If you go at the very start of the season (April – May) then your wages could only be 15 Euros per night but don’t worry the wages will rise as the bars get busier.

How do I get paid and when do I get paid?

Most bars/clubs in Tenerife pay on a weekly basis and will pay you in cash, normally the start of a week i.e. Monday. Some bars can pay after a shift but that’s rare in the heart of Las Americas.

How many hours and days will I be working?

The hours vary from bar to bar, if you’re working in a bar you should start from around 8:00pm this will include restocking the bar and setting up the bar for the nights antics. If you’re working in a club in Tenerife you will be expected to start work around 10:00pm till bar close 04:00am or even 06:00am - 8 hour shifts are the norm in bars/clubs in Tenerife.

You will be asked to work 6 night week, you can request any day off (we would recommend Wednesdays as this is the air pro theme night and its immense!!)

What are the benefits of a bar job in Tenerife?

Constant party atmosphere: Even though you’ll be meeting loads of new friends when you work abroad with Air Pro this summer, you’re going to be meeting 100s more when working behind the bars in Tenerife!

Free drinks...

When you work abroad in Tenerife, you will be allowed to drink while you’re working behind the bar, but please try not to get too wasted, as managers don’t take too kindly to drunken bar staff.

Some managers will also give you a percentage of the till as motivation to work fast and keep the money rolling in.

Qualities Needed...

• Confidence behind the bar
• Confidence in serving many people at once
• revious experience working behind a bar
• Knowledge on popular drinks

Average Hours of Work 

• 8 hour shifts from 11am to 4am 

Benefits 

• You will receive a basic wage plus your tips
• Free drinks tokens
• A job in a constant party atmosphere

Negatives 

These jobs will take longer to find and you will need to be focused when working as it can get very busy.

please note: The advice given by our advisers is based on the previous season’s statistics and can only be used as pre-season guidance as the popularity of a resort can change from season to season.