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The Hospitality Reserve
A trusted network for venues to book reliable bartenders and for bartenders to pick up shifts on their own terms. Vetted people, direct bookings, and prompt payment — set up in under a minute.
Flexible work. Frictionless staffing.
— The Hospitality Reserve
What we offer
01
Considered Onboarding
We’re building a community of capable professionals. Our onboarding simply requires a minimum of 6 months bar experience, a quick digital Right to Work check, and a practical knowledge check to ensure you are confident handling the real-world situations you'll actually encounter behind a busy bar.
02
Your Professional Profile
Showcase your experience, skills, and background on a clean profile that venues can invite directly to their shifts.
03
Direct Bookings
Venues book you directly through the app. You choose your hours, accept the work you want, and get paid straight to your bank account.
Frequently asked
Eligibility, verification & how it works
Everything you need to know before you apply to The Hospitality Reserve.
Who can join as a bartender?+
Professionals with a minimum of six months' paid bar experience and the right to work in the UK. We look for reliable people who take pride in their craft — not a specific CV.
Who can post shifts as a venue?+
Licensed bars, restaurants, hotels, event caterers, and private-event organisers based in the UK. During onboarding you'll confirm your trading details and a point of contact so bartenders can trust who they're working with.
How does verification work?+
Bartenders complete a short competency check and a digital Right to Work check via Yoti. Venues confirm their business details. We keep the review light-touch but firm — most applicants are cleared within one working day.
How does shift matching work?+
Venues post a shift with the role, times, and rate. Bartenders within their chosen travel radius receive real-time alerts.
How and when do bartenders get paid?+
Bartenders keep 100% of their agreed hourly rate. Standard payouts land within two working days of a completed shift; verified bartenders can request an instant payout at any time. Venues are charged a simple tiered platform fee on top.
What does it cost to post a shift?+
There's no subscription. Venues pay a per-worker platform fee (£12 for 1–4 staff, £10 for 5–19, £8 for 20+) — always shown up-front on the price bar before you post.
What happens after I apply?+
You'll be sent an email to confirm your address, and then taken to your Application Status page where you can track each verification step and see exactly what's needed next.