[Mister.T]

Looking for a bar job.
Should I just walk in to loads of places and ask if they're taking on bar staff?

[Miracle Day]

Interested. Subbed.

[angel_night]

I was asked when I was walking around the village with my friend who had a job there and her boss saw us and asked me then.

I appliedmfor my bar job at the student union when i noticed the application form online.

I see a lot of bar jobs advertised on gumtree I do also think it helps of you know someone there, especially if they are a smaller pub where often they can be a bit cliquey.

[Origami Bullets]

For my first bar job - applying speculatively to 150 different places in the space of 3 weeks, and then a couple of things came together in a very random way and I got the job

Essentially persistence + volume of applications + a beefed up CV + smart dress (but not too smart - I find a smart shirt, smart (non-faded) black jeans and ballet flats works well).

Nowadays I've had so many bloody jobs in the industry that it's pretty much the same formula - but much less persistence required!

[boba]

I said "can I have a job?"

not trying to be sarcastic but thats basically how everyone who works there got there job nothing more formal and no application stuff

[jumpingjesusholycow]

(Original post by Origami Bullets)
For my first bar job - applying speculatively to 150 different places in the space of 3 weeks, and then a couple of things came together in a very random way and I got the job

Essentially persistence + volume of applications + a beefed up CV + smart dress (but not too smart - I find a smart shirt, smart (non-faded) black jeans and ballet flats works well).

Nowadays I've had so many bloody jobs in the industry that it's pretty much the same formula - but much less persistence required!

I don't quite think 'ballet flats' were quite what the OP was after given he's a bloke :P

[Rich_183]

have a look on direct.gov jobs thats where i got my last job from, good luck

[Jordan_1]

What would people suggest a male wears to a Bar job interview? A white shirt and trousers?

[Origami Bullets]

(Original post by jumpingjesusholycow)
I don't quite think 'ballet flats' were quite what the OP was after given he's a bloke :P

Minor details

Might be an asset if he's going for a job in a bar in Soho or Canal Street (Manchester) though

(Original post by Jordan_1)
What would people suggest a male wears to a Bar job interview? A white shirt and trousers?

IMHO you want to look like you've put in a bit of effort, but not like you're dressed for an office. Certainly I've tried both styles, and found that too smart doesn't work, certainly if you're going for low - mid-range pubs and clubs. Think about what the customers are wearing and go half a notch smarter than them.

So, a decent shirt (not checked!), smart black jeans (not faded - it shouldn't be immediately obvious that they're jeans) and some smart shoes?

[MissLightyear]

I got a job as bar staff at my local racecourse, not massively regular work as its only on racedays but its alright.

A few friends did it by just asking in the bars or through emailing their CVs and why theyre interested.

[sarah124]

(Original post by Mister.T)
Looking for a bar job.
Should I just walk in to loads of places and ask if they're taking on bar staff?

na work in burger king instead

[QI Elf]

I saw an advert in my local pub, applied and got an interview. At first I didn't get the job- someone else did. But he quit after a few weeks and then I was called back and asked if I wanted it.

Never had a job before, let alone worked in a bar.

[Elissabeth]

(Original post by Mister.T)
Looking for a bar job.
Should I just walk in to loads of places and ask if they're taking on bar staff?

For Wetherspoons, you can just apply online.

Don't know about other places though, has anyone else applied online for anywhere else?