What to expect in benidorm
Nestled on the mediterranean coast, Benidorm is hailed to be a 'bucket list' experience by those that have walked its sandy beaches. Another of our resorts that offers amazing value, it might just be one of Spain's best sun traps.
With 6km of beaches, you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to picking a sunbathing location. Some bars offer happy hour, every hour, so if you want to spend an afternoon off working your way through an extensive cocktail menu, you'll not be left feeling too out of pocket.
As one of the party capitals of Europe, jobs in Benidorm are not hard to come by. It’s the perfect place for working holidays - sun, sea and plenty of cheap booze, what more could you need?
What type of people get jobs in benidorm?
If you want to make the most of your wages by living in a resort where the cost of living is low, Benidorm is for you! There are a variety of jobs on offer that revolve around the tourist industry, as this resort caters to more than just party-goers, so you may find more relaxing restaurant roles available than in other resorts.
All sorts of people get jobs in Benidorm. If you’re a little on the shy side, a working holiday is a great way to bring you out of your shell and if you don’t like the idea of working in the middle of the party, restaurant work is probably for you. For those with bigger personalities, bar work and shot selling are a great way to make your money in Benidorm.
The majority of Summer Takeover guests travel solo, so if you're nervous about heading out on your own don't panic! Once you've secured your place you'll be added into a private Facebook group, and given login details for our very own workers social network, SummerSphere, so you can get chatting to all the other guests before you go.
What type of jobs are available in benidorm?
Most jobs in Benidorm will revolve around the tourist industry: restaurant work, bar work and ticket selling/event work with some of Benidorm’s biggest party brands. Promo and sales staff are always in high demand due to the volume of hen and stag parties that arrive each summer - confident personalities will shine here!
When is the best time to go to benidorm?
The season runs from May to September. We'd recommend committing to a minimum of two months if you're not able to do the full season so you can experience as much as possible - a month will definitely not be long enough! If it's your first time working abroad, we recommend going out earlier, it's easier to get your bearings when it's a little quieter than to jump in at the deep end mid season.
Holiday Reps
What does Holiday Repping involve?
As a Holiday Rep, you’ll be the life and soul of the party and responsible for ensuring thousands of guests have the holiday of a lifetime. You’ll need to be calm under pressure and ready to go the extra mile whenever necessary. If you’re outgoing, friendly and ready to party 24/7, then a resort job is the one for you.
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Event Staff
What does Event Staff involve?
As a member of Event Staff you’ll be involved in helping to run some of the island’s biggest events. You will be working closely alongside the management to ensure that the events run smoothly but most importantly, that guests are having a good time. This is one of the most sought after seasonal jobs to do!
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Bar Work
What does bar work involve?
Bar work is a popular choice for summer work. You’ll be working in some of the best bars and clubs in the resort, serving anything from local beer to exotic cocktails and everything in between. Experience is preferred but not essential – as long as you’re quick on your feet and good with numbers, this is the perfect resort job for you!
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Club/PR Work
What does Club/PR work involve?
You’ll be spending the summer months approaching tourists offering great drinks deals to get them into the bar or club. Confidence is key in this job but as long as you’re outgoing and friendly you will love it!
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Ticket Selling
What does Ticket Selling involve?
Ticket selling is extremely rewarding if you are motivated to get out and sell! Your job is to find potential customers who are interested in events in the resort such as Booze Cruises and Bar Crawls!
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Shot Selling
What does Shot Selling work involve?
You’ll find work in lively bars and clubs selling shots to groups of tourists. If you’re outgoing and have a fun nature, then this could be the perfect summer job for you!
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Restaurant Work
What does Restaurant Work involve?
A very popular summer work role for people who prefer nights off! You could find yourself attracting people into the restaurant, waitering/waitressing or even in the kitchen. A big smile goes a long way in this summer job!
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Glass Collecting
What does Glass Collecting involve?
Glass collectors should be fast on their feet and willing to work hard in a busy environment. As you may have guessed, your job is to collect empty bottles and glasses to ensure a quick turn around at the bar.
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Dancers
What does being a dancer involve?
This one is self-explanatory! Experience is pretty much essential but the opportunities for summer work are endless. Your job will consist of dancing on stages, podiums or even bar tops and is not for the fainthearted!
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VIP Host
What does being a VIP host involve?
As a VIP host you will be serving VIP guests in clubs and on events, usually selling bottles of spirits and champagne that you can make extra commission on as well as your standard wage. The tips are usually pretty good too!
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DJS
What does being a DJ involve?
To find work as a DJ experience is essential. You need to be confident playing and mixing records in bars and clubs across the resort and be able to create an atmosphere to keep people dancing all night!
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Skilled Work
What does Skilled Work involve?
Skilled workers are in extremely high demand throughout all of our resorts. Examples of skilled work summer jobs include:
Summer takeover is not one to miss out on! Met some great people who have become friends for life and had some unreal moments when I was away with the company! I'll be looking to do it all over again.
Where to start? Absolutely tip top service from ST and Nathan the rep was mega helpful
Best experience I’ve ever had, everyone makes you feel at home and as your one big family
Just finished my second year abroad with Summer Takeover and they’ve made it just as amazing as the last!
This was definitely a summer to remember. Summer takeover were a massive help on the job front and great people who you could speak to whether you just wanted a chat or if you had a problem. Very friendly and would recommend anyone who want to go out and work through ST. They provided me a job on Tidal as a VIP host and it was hands down the best job on the island, making friends for life.
This was my second year with summer takeover and as normal there was no disappointment in it!
I went with summer takeover and felt so welcomed any troubles or worry’s I had I felt very comfortable going to Dan and Jordan, they also helped me find a job which they made very easy within the first week and most importantly showed us the best time! Deffo recommended.
If you are thinking of going abroad to work look no further than summer takeover.
No regrets! I had the best summer; with the best people.100% recommend and would use summer takeover again!
I went on the 16th of may, was a bit quiet at the start but couple weeks later it got rammed with workers and tourist's. I Had the privilege to work for tidal for the season it was insane. Met so many great people and i have life long friends from it, defiantly doing it again next season. Peace
Summer takeover was honestly best experience I had working abroad I’ve gone with this company two years in a row I would definitely recommend summer takeover to anyone who wants to work abroad.
What are the wages like in benidorm?
The wages in Benidorm are generous, and this will go far as the cost of living is minimal. You’ll never be strapped for cash when working in Benidorm, which means extra money for the party fund!
If you really want to make money, try ticket selling or shot selling - commission based rolls always have the highest earning potential.
How many hours a day will I be working in benidorm?
Hours and shifts for working in Benidorm will vary depending on your job of choice. Ticket sellers usually work during the day, whilst bar workers will obviously start later. The average shift is between 4-6 hours, this leaves you with plenty of free time to visit the waterpark, lounge by the beach, or even try the local paintball track.
As the pay is so good and the shifts are so short, most of our Summer Takeover crew work every day to maximise their earnings. See our jobs tab for more information. Work hard, play harder...
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How do I find jobs in benidorm?
Finding jobs in Benidorm with Summer Takeover is a doddle. Our dedicated team of reps will help you to find a job, making sure you’re happy with your position for the summer.
Not only can they provide detailed information about all the bars, clubs, restaurants and events that are recruiting staff, they'll make sure you know when recruitment days are on and will get trial shifts setup on your behalf. All you have to do is show up, and put in a good shift.
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Visas & Work Permits
If you are an EU national and/or hold a passport issued in an EU country you will likely not need to concern yourself with a work permit/visa however we would always advise you to check this prior to travel. If you are unsure of your right to work or have any questions about the process, please reach out to us.
What happens when I arrive in benidorm?
Our reps will meet you at the apartments to get you all settled in to working in Benidorm. This is when the party begins - treat this first week as the holiday part of your working abroad experience. Between welcome meetings, Summer Takeover bar crawls, epic parties and sightseeing you won’t have a spare moment!
We’ll begin proceedings with a good old knees up - you can get to know your fellow workers and plan anything special you want to do in the welcome week. Between Champion’s, Sinatra’s and a Morgan Tavern we’ll help you suss out your favourite spots, and when you’re ready to shake the hangover there’s plenty of beautiful scenery to explore.
By the end of the week, you’ll have some job trials set up. This doesn’t usually take long and you should have a job by the end of the day. Now you’re ready to start your Summer Takeover working holiday of a lifetime.
What happens after my first month with Summer Takeover?
After the initial 28 days you’ll have the option to extend your stay in our accommodation at a discounted rate, or our devoted reps can assist in finding alternative accommodation if you’d prefer.
