Can you work in a nightclub if you're 17?

Question

I'm 17, I live in the UK. I've applied for a job in a nightclub. Obviously I know I can't work behind the bar, the job I applied for is on the cloakroom/glass collecting. I have 2 mates who are 17 and do glass collecting in a pub, which is the only reason I even considered applying.

It looks likely I have an interview cause they've just asked me when I'm free. I'd reeeaaally love this job and I really need the money to support me, I'm moving out and starting uni in the next few weeks. I turn 18 in the next 2 months.

So my question is, what is the law? and is it likely they'd hire a 17 year old? (bearing in mind I'm almost 18)

Answer 1

You can collect glasses, maybe help at the cloakroom.  

Answer 2

I would think you could work there cuz you have to be 18 to even get into clubs but if they said you had an interview than apparently you don't have to be... just take the interview and stop worrying about the g*y stuff!

Answer 3

You can work in a nightclub.  If you are in the UK new licensing laws came out a while ago and people who are not sure, should not post answers.  As a landlady I can inform you that you can also legally serve people from behind the bar with alcohol - as long as you are supervised by some one over 18.  People should get their facts straight before posting incorrect advice.

Answer 4

It depends.

Working in a pub which is licenced to allow children in at all times of the day (in other words family pubs) then yes you would be able to work in one at 17... just not behind the bar.

As for Nightclubs they do not generally have licenses for this as they dont expect people under the drinking age to be coming in. In this case you would not be allowed to work there at 17

However, some night clubs do have "kiddie nights" (alcohol free of course) which means they must have the appropriate license to allow children into their venue. You WOULD be able to work at these places at 17. But not behind the bar.

Answer 5

hiya yes you can work in a club/pub, as long has you don't serve drinks..xx