At what age can you serve behind a bar?

A person under the age of 18 can work in a bar, as long as they are supervised continually by a responsible person, such as the licence holder or bar manager. They cannot sell alcohol unless every sale is authorised by an adult.

Can you work behind a bar at 16 UK?

Working in a restaurant or bar under 18 You can serve alcohol in a restaurant if you’re 16 or 17 as long as the licence holder or bar manager has approved the sale. You may be restricted to selling alcohol in sealed containers (such as cans or bottles) in some areas.

What can a 16 year old do in a pub?

Young people aged 16 or 17 can drink beer, wine or cider with a meal if it is bought by an adult and they are accompanied by an adult. It is illegal for this age group to drink spirits in pubs even with a meal.

Can a 15 year old serve behind a bar?

A: Some under 18s (young people) can work in pubs and restaurants; they can wait on tables, collect glasses, clear tables and take orders from customers. Under 18s can even work behind the bar pulling pints and serving whiskies.

Can a 16 year old collect glasses in a pub?

Can a 16 year old serve in a bar?

Under the previous licensing regime, 16 and 17-year-olds were only allowed to serve if on an apprenticeship scheme.

Can a person under the age of 18 work in a bar?

A person under the age of 18 can work in a bar as long as they are supervised continually by a responsible person (license holder). They cannot sell alcohol unless every sale is authorised by an adult.

Can a 16 year old work with an 18 year old?

In practice, you will always need an adult working with the under 18 in order to approve each sale made by the under 18. However, there are limits on the times you can employ an under 18 and special rules relating to working time and scope of employment for under 16’s…

Can a 15 year old work in a pub?

Q: I often allow my 15 year old to work in the pub during the Summer holidays. She has been extremely helpful this Summer, as we have a large garden and the fine weather has meant it has been particularly busy.