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

What are Zante managers looking for?

Like most jobs in Zante to find a bar job here you need to be very confident but also trustworthy. Mangers are looking for people who they can trust behind the bar with large sums of cash and who won’t giveaway free drinks!!! So being mature, looking smart and knowing what you’re doing will go a long way in helping you secure your bar job in Zante this summer!

If you can do flare bar tending or juggle then this will seriously help you land a bar job in the clubs so don’t be afraid to tell the manager of your skills. Large Zante clubs pride themselves on putting on a show.

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

You’re far more likely to get bar work in Zante if you get there at the start of the season (May) 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 Zante normally happens 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 Zante need more bar staff to cope with the demand! So even if at first you land a PR job at a bar keep reminding the manager that you have bar experience so that once the people arrive then your loyalty should be rewarded with a bar job.

How easy is it to find bar jobs in Zante?

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

What are the wages like for bar work in Zante?

Wages for bar work in Zante 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 Zante could get you 25 Euros a night.

Please note: Some bar owners have been known to sack people and the end of the month and then refuse to pay up for the month wages!!!!

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

99% of the bars and clubs in Zante will pay you cash so no need to set up bank accounts - payday will vary from nightly, weekly or even monthly. The Majority of bar jobs in Ibiza will be monthly paid. If you do land a bar job that pays monthly don't worry about surviving until pay day as your boss will be used to handing out sub’s and you should also get tips that help you get by until pay day.

How many hours and days will I be working?

Shifts vary with the average being 8hours. There will be opportunities for bar jobs in the daytime but most bar positions are from 8/10pm until close at 3/6am.  If you’re lucky enough to find a position with more responsibility you may find the hours longer but your pay will reflect that.

Most bar jobs in Zante won’t give you any days off at the start of the season (April and early May) but as the season gets busier and your bar takes on more staff you will get 1 to 2 days of work per week!

What are the benefits of a bar job in Zante?

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 Zante!

Free drinks...

When you work abroad in Zante, 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  

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.