Christmas Temp – Bartender – Shelter Hall, Brighton
Fixed-Term Christmas Contract: 1st December 2026 – 1st January 2027
Why Join Shelter Hall?
- £12.71 per hour plus service charge
- Fixed-term Christmas contract from 1st December to 1st January
- Pay day on demand with Stream wage advance
- 25% team discount across Shelter Hall
- Complimentary food and drink when working
- Employee Assistance Programme, including health, financial and legal support
- Work alongside some of the best independent food talent in Sussex
- Be part of a fun, energetic team during our busiest festive period
- Be yourself. We want your personality to shine!
About Shelter Hall
Shelter Hall, owned by Market Halls, is Brighton's landmark seafront food hall. Home to 7 incredible kitchens, 2 bars, private dining and unbeatable outdoor space, we bring together brilliant food, great drinks and good times, all under one roof.
We're looking for enthusiastic Christmas Temp Bartenders to join our Bar Team from 1st December 2026 to 1st January 2027!
Christmas is one of our busiest and most exciting times of the year, and we need some brilliant people behind the bar to help keep the drinks flowing and the festive celebrations going!
As a Christmas Temp Bartender, you'll be right at the heart of the action, serving brilliant drinks, bringing energy to the bar and making sure every guest gets an experience worth remembering. From festive celebrations and Christmas parties to busy weekends and New Year's festivities, you'll help us bring it all together!
What You'll Do
You'll work as part of our bar team to keep the drinks flowing and deliver a brilliant guest experience throughout the festive season. You'll:
- Prepare and serve beers, wines, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks
- Deliver friendly, confident and knowledgeable service
- Engage with guests and help them find the perfect drink
- Support the team during busy Christmas parties, festive events and peak trading periods
- Take payments accurately and efficiently
- Keep the bar clean, stocked and ready for service
- Support with stock control, replenishment and dispense
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and responsible alcohol service
- Work together with the wider Shelter Hall team to keep service running smoothly
- Bring energy, personality and a positive attitude to every shift
About You
You're someone who loves hospitality, enjoys being around people and thrives when things get busy.
You'll have:
- Previous bar experience, ideally including cocktails
- A friendly, positive and welcoming attitude
- Confidence speaking with guests and making recommendations
- The ability to work quickly while maintaining great standards
- A strong team mentality and willingness to get stuck in
- The flexibility to work throughout the festive period, including evenings, weekends and key Christmas and New Year dates
- The ability to stay on your feet and active throughout a busy shift
- A good level of English
- The right to work in the UK
Most importantly, you'll bring your personality. We can teach you the rest!
Our Culture
At Shelter Hall and Market Halls, hospitality is about more than food and drink. It's about bringing people together and creating places where great teams thrive and memorable moments happen every day.
We're building a culture that's energetic, inclusive and full of opportunity. A place where you can be yourself, meet brilliant people and be part of something exciting on Brighton's seafront.
Ready to Join Us This Christmas?
If you're looking to earn some extra money over Christmas, meet some brilliant people and be part of Brighton's buzzing hospitality scene, we'd love to hear from you!
This is a fixed-term Christmas position running from 1st December 2026 to 1st January 2027, so you'll need to be available throughout the festive period.
Apply now, get behind the bar and help us make this Christmas one to remember at Shelter Hall!