Barback, Hospitality ​/ Hotel ​/ Catering

ABOUT THE VENUE

Shanghai is a renowned nightclub situated in the heart of Edinburgh. Operating since 2006, we have been a go-to destination for party goers looking for a night of high‑energy fun & entertainment. Our eclectic mix of music and events from the best DJs around is sure to keep you on your feet all night long! Whether you're looking for a VIP experience, a night of great music, drinks with friends or an unforgettable party, Shanghai has something for everyone.

Join the team at Shanghai!

Supporting our bar staff to provide efficient and welcoming service, you’ll help to ensure the area is kept clean, glasses are washed and replenished, and stock is maintained. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn the workings of a busy bar, gaining valuable and career‑building experience and training along the way. If you can also bring your great ideas to work, you’ll fit right in here.

• Support bar staff in delivering efficient and welcoming service.
• Ensure the bar area remains clean, glasses are washed and replenished, and stock is maintained.
• Assist in training and learning bar operations.

• Friendly, positive attitude.
• Can‑do attitude and willingness to become an expert in products.
• Ability to bring great ideas to work.
• Interest in learning and career‑building within a busy bar environment.

• Some of the best Career Growth Opportunities in the industry.
• Flexible Shift Patterns – to fit around the other important things in life.
• A Competitive and Progressive salary.
• A monthly variable share of the venue service charge, paid through a Tronc scheme in line with the Tipping Act 2023. 100% of our Service Charge goes to our employees and is distributed in its entirety on a monthly basis. The lower figure is the hourly salary and the higher figure is the average hourly income across a year including tronc distribution for the role advertised.
• Stream – giving you direct access to your wages when you need them.
• Private Medical Cover on completion of one years’ service.
• Access to Professional Mental Health Resources and an Employee Assistance Programme on completion of one years' service.
• 28 days paid Holiday per annum, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• 25% Discount at all Glendola Leisure Venues.
• Annual Staff Events.
• Opportunities to innovate and contribute to the growth of your business.

Glendola Leisure operates many different bars, pubs and restaurants across the UK in London, Glasgow, Belfast & Edinburgh. In your City, you will be part of a small team supported by our wider group and open to all the opportunities that come with that. What we all share as part of the Glendola Family is a passion for our customers, being experts in our products, providing exceptional service and a commitment to being better every day.

If you can offer friendliness, a can‑do attitude and willingness to become an expert in your products and want a role that is as individual as you are, then you’re the one for us.