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JOBS IN ZANTE: A Beginners Paradise 

Of all the resorts in Europe Zante is a fantastic place for people looking for their first working holiday abroad due to a massive variation of job opportunities and basic wages!

The thing about jobs in Zante is you can choose to work days or nights. During the day all the beach bar/restaurants require bar reps as well as the night clubs and bars during the night. There are also opportunities for selling tickets for the legendary White Party, and many other clubs and day parties - there really is a job here for everyone. Plus Unlike Tenerife where Most Jobs are commission based here the majority of jobs come with a basic wage so you know exactly what you’re earning day to day!

What type of people get jobs in Zante?

It will help to be outgoing if you want to get a summer job in Zante in 2012 as jobs tend to be given to workers with a degree of confidence. People want a character and they want people to remember you, so be creative. Our reps have a lot of experience and will give you all the info on all the best and worst bars to work in, what managers want to hear and once you get the job, tips on how to do the job and just as importantly how to keep it.

When’s the best time to get a summer jobs in Zante?

LIke with most resorts the best time to start your search is early May and then again in early/mid-June. Be warned any later than this and you’ll find it far harder to find jobs in Zante! A lot of bars will require a 2 day trial before they will officially hire you unless you are a "rock star" at the job.

Please note: If you go over in May and don’t land a job you might have to wait for the next wave of recruiting which will be at the beginning of June, when the clubs and bars start taking on more staff.  But if you are persistent, friendly and happy to talk with the managers/ owners then you will get a job at any time of the season!

What are the wages like in Zante?

At the beginning of the season (May) you should earn 20 Euros per night but this will rise up to 25 Euros when the season starts in June! Bar staff earn more at 35-40 Euros per night, but be aware that Zante is known for its preforming bar tenders, especially in the big name clubs. Teams of bar tenders come back year after year, so if you are a great bar tender don’t hesitate to send your CV to a few of the clubs. For the rest of us uncoordinated lot, it’s going to be unlikely that you’ll get a job bar tending without prior experience. The majority of the jobs in Zante come with a basic wage with the other jobs paying a mixture of a basic wage plus commission. 

Do I need a Visa to get a summer job in Zante?

A visa is not required, but some big clubs and bars may require a social security number which the reps or your employers will help you with if this is something you are asked to provide.

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

This would depend on where you’re working but most bars/clubs in Zante pay workers every two to four weeks. It’s best to ask these questions when you get the job as some clubs have different systems.  Payment of your wages will usually be by cash or less often a cheque. A few bars/clubs may ask for a retainer usually of one week’s wages. This is to protect them and encourage you to give them the notice period you agreed on when accepting the job. So long as you give them enough notice when you leave to find a replacement then this money will be refunded to you. 

How many hours and days will I be working?

If you are working at one of the bars on the Zante Strip expect to work from 8:00pm until 2:30am but you may not get out until later as you will need to help pack away. If you’re working at a club in Zante your work hours can be anywhere from 10:00pm until 6:00am.

In low season expect to work 5 or 6 nights a week, but when peak season kicks in June/July then don’t expect any nights off as they may need you to work every night!

How do I find jobs in Zante?

• When it comes to finding work in Zante you can’t just phone up bars and clubs and ask for a job or send them your CV. You will need to be in resort and talking face to face with the bar and club owners who are hiring for the season and that's where Air Pro and our reps will help you.
• To get bar work in Zante you also need to be persistent, taking no for an answer is not an option!
• Charm the pants off managers. These people need to remember you, so when a bar job does become available or a bar/club opens you’re the first person they think of.Try to remember which managers you had a good vibe with, you made them laugh or you had a big chat with them. These are the managers you should concentrate on and if no mangers took a shine to you, then maybe you should consider doing another job in Zante!

Who's going to Zante?

• It’s probably something you haven’t given much thought to but working abroad with Air Pro is all about the people you meet. Whether you are from the UK or Ireland, Air Pro is unique in that we take a lot of care in helping you to get to know each other, even before you go.
• My Travel Buddies, our new integrated search engine is like Facebook and gives you the opportunity to see, speak with and choose your roommates before you leave home and even see who you’re flying with!
• With 80% of groups packed with solo travellers and 20% travelling with friends from all over the UK and Ireland, Air Pro truly is the best option for you to meet new people this summer in Zante!

Tell me about Zante.

Zante is an idyllic Greek Island which boasts the perfect mix of some of the finest beaches and the hottest clubs in Greece. Laguna is a 24 hour party playground and with temperatures rarely dropping below 30 you’ll be guaranteed a fabulous tan and a fantastic time.  

The Parorama apartments are situated in the amazing location of Laganas on the Greek Island of Zante. With its ever growing night life only 150 metres away and Greece's most famous beautiful beaches at close walking distance too, this resort will bring breath-taking natural beauty and all night partying together in harmony. Behind the beach and the stunning view of the island of Marathonissi lie bars and restaurants, so grabbing a bar snack or a cheeky cocktail will not interrupt your tanning schedule or cause too much effort whilst you nurse your hangover. 

Famous pubs and clubs in Laganas include Rescues Nightclub, Geezers Club, the classic Ghetto Club, Must Sports Bar and Bad Boys Cocktail Bar. The list of pubs and clubs is endless meaning plenty of places to party and networking opportunities to land yourself a job. Bar prices vary but as a rough guide, a local beer is around 2.5 Euros, a shot around 4 Euros and a cocktail 5 to 7 Euros. 

Please note that the advice given on this website is based on our previous season’s statistics and the experience of our many reps. As such it should be used as pre-season guidance and is not guaranteed as the popularity of a resort can change from season to season.