Bar Staff for hire in Edinburgh
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4,374
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Customer Service
- 8%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 37%
- Bachelor's degree
- 34%
- Vocational or technical training
- 21%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
Current company
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Hotel du Vin
- Signature pubs – queens arms/copper blossom
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 13%
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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026
Bar Staff: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £27,928 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Whisky Bartender and Tasting Host
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
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Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Age-Restricted SalesPersonal LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganisational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteBar Team Member
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)UK GDPRFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
MarketingCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsCustomer ServiceNumeracyMathsBar Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementBar ExperienceRestaurant ManagementMenu PlanningBar Tender
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Personal LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsBusinessBusiness ManagementTechnical AptitudeRecruitment ExperienceBar staff
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
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What's the average time to fill a bar staff role?
The average time to fill a bar staff role is 57 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do bar staff tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a bar staff include: communication skills, customer service and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for bar staff?
Common licenses or certifications for bar staff include: Personal Licence, First Aid Certification and Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to bar staff?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bar staff include: bar manager, bar tender and whisky bartender and tasting host.
What level of education is common for a bar staff?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a bar staff in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a bar staff?
Most bar staff have 7 years of professional experience.
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