4 Tips to Hire the Best Bar Staff
Aug 03, 2023
We know the struggle that many venues face with trying to hire staff for the bar. Finding someone that can execute from the simplest to the most complicated cocktails with perfection is a difficult task, but we can make it much easier with these simple tips below.
1) It all starts with an appealing job advert...
Job adverts that really describe what is expected from the function, which activities are included, working hours, benefits and a nice description of your venue can make a huge difference for people considering applying for the job. The more effort you put into it, the more commitment you'll show to the applicants.
2) Advert the role in the right place.
You wouldn't look for a holiday pack on Ebay, you would find the correct platform for the task, right? Choosing the right platform for the job advert is very important. At Barcats we’re the platform that specialises in all things hospitality, so if you’re looking for your next staff member in hospitality, choose correctly and get access to hundreds of profiles of people that are hospitality-focused.
3) Attitude is more important than qualifications.
Look for candidates that have the right attitude, the ones that match your company values and the type of behaviour you expect from your team members. Someone that is keen to learn and make a difference is much more valuable than someone with all the skills and qualifications but absolutely no desire to give their best.
4) Make sure the right candidate will accept your offer.
Now that you find your dream employee, make sure to be generous in your offer to not lose the candidate. Think about offering additional perks. Not only a good salary is important but offering things like bonus schemes and training opportunities is also very welcomed by the candidates.
Now that you know how to do it, head over to our "Find Staff" page, register your venue for free and browse through the candidates available to work in your area (use the filters on the left-hand side of the page to select the skills, region and other bits you want to see).
If you have any questions, we are always available at info@barcats.co.uk
