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Barback jobs in London (self-employed)

Keep the bar stocked, clean, and moving so bartenders can stay on guests through a busy service.

  • Self-employed hospitality worker (marketplace contractor)
  • Shifts at different participating London venues
  • £14/hr minimum on listed shifts
  • Paid every Monday for shifts worked
  • Human vetting — typically within about 48 hours

About this role

What Barback cover looks like on Crueue.

Barbacks keep the bar stocked, clean, and moving so bartenders can stay on guests. Crueue shifts are self-employed cover across participating London venues — not a permanent back-bar role at one site.

Once approved, claim open barback shifts in the app. Listed rates start at £14/hr; you’re paid every Monday for shifts worked. Apply once; pick roles that match what you do.

How it works

Apply → review → claim shifts in-app.

01

Apply

One application covering the roles you work, including Barback.

02

Review

A person reviews your application, typically within about 48 hours.

03

Claim

If approved, open shifts appear in the Crueue app. First eligible worker to claim works it.

What this is

A network recruiting post — not one venue vacancy.

What it is

Crueue recruits self-employed Barback workers for shift cover across participating London venues. Live openings stay private until you are approved and claim them in the app.

What it isn’t

A permanent job at a single café, bar, or restaurant; PAYE employment by Crueue; or a public list of today’s open shifts.

FAQ

Straight answers about Crueue jobs.

Self-employed shifts, multi-venue cover, and how pay works — the same facts on every role page.

No. You join as a self-employed hospitality worker on the Crueue marketplace. You are not PAYE employed by Crueue or by one venue.

Apply

Apply for Barback shifts on Crueue.

One application. Human review. Then claim open shifts in the app.

Worker terms: /legal/workers

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