Barback - The Cause

The Cause; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cause in London is seeking a proactive Barback to support busy bar and front‑of‑house operations at our multi-venue dance music space. You will restock, maintain clean workspaces, assist with opening/closing, and help with venue setup and breakdown.

No bartending experience required—full training will be provided. This part-time role offers shift work, with 30–40+ hours during busy periods, and a chance to learn operations behind a premier nightlife venue.

Qualifications

• Interest in club culture, live music, nightlife, or events.
• Experience in hospitality, events, or physical work.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments.
• Reliable, hardworking, and proactive with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to work late nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Able to carry out physical tasks such as lifting and moving stock.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the set‑up and pack‑down of bars, stock, and venue infrastructure.
• Restock bars with ice, glassware, spirits, beer, soft drinks, and other supplies.
• Support opening and closing procedures for bars and event spaces.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of bar back‑of‑house areas.
• Assist with general site maintenance during events.
• Identify and report low stock or maintenance issues to the Bar Supervisor.
• Support bar during busy service periods.
• Assist with weekly construction and deconstruction of event spaces when required.

Skills

Club culture

Hospitality experience

Physical work

Reliability

Job description

The Cause is an award-winning, fully independent, multi-venue dance music institution. We are a vital part of London’s nightlife ecosystem and pride ourselves on supporting charitable causes while championing underground dance music. Our open-door policy welcomes everyone equally, regardless of musical tastes, gender, race, class, age, sexual orientation, or kinks.

We are looking for Barbacks who want to start a career in club culture and play a hands‑on role in the day‑to‑day running of a busy music venue. This is a practical, physical role that supports our bars, front‑of‑house teams, and wider venue operations.

THE ROLE

As a Barback, you will be a key part of our bar and front‑of‑house operation, ensuring the venue runs smoothly before, during, and after events. You will support bar staff by restocking, maintaining clean and organised workspaces, assisting with opening and closing procedures, and helping with venue set‑up and breakdown.

This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, reliable, and eager to learn how a high‑volume club operates behind the scenes. There are opportunities to develop skills in operations, site management, production support, and other areas involved in running an influential nightlife venue.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the set‑up and pack‑down of bars, stock, and venue infrastructure

• Restock bars with ice, glassware, spirits, beer, soft drinks, and other supplies

• Support opening and closing procedures for bars and event spaces

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of bar back‑of‑house areas

• Assist with general site maintenance during events

• Identify and report low stock or maintenance issues to the Bar Supervisor

• Support bar during busy service periods

• Assist with weekly construction and deconstruction of event spaces when required

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Desired skills

• Interest in club culture, live music, nightlife, or events

• Experience in hospitality, events, or physical work (preferred but not essential)

• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments

• Reliable, hardworking, and proactive with a positive attitude

• Willingness to work late nights, weekends, and public holidays

• Able to carry out physical tasks such as lifting and moving stock

No bartending experience is required — full training will be provided.

SALARY

£12.75 per hour
Shift work
Part‑time, with the potential to work 30–40+ hours per week during busy periods

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

We receive a high volume of applications, so processing may take some time. If you do not hear from us immediately, please don’t worry — we are still reviewing applications.

We aim to respond to all applicants within one month of the closing date. Unfortunately, we cannot offer feedback on CVs. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview on site.

Thanks for your interest in our space — we look forward to receiving your application.

Love,
The Cause