legal age to serve drinks?

[liquidspace]

I know this prob belongs in the Law section but Im after a fairly quick reply and here is best for that!

Do you know if you have to be 18 to work as a barmaid/barman in a pub or restaurant?

[havinmysay]

you have to be 18 to be able to serve alcohol x

[liquidspace]

thanks!

[noxlumos]

That does not apply to a private club though , so it would have to be a pub or restaurant to make it 18.

[Miss Inquiry]

You can collect glasses in a pub at 16 tho.

[OBonio]

Unless supervised by an adult. 16 year olds can serve you alcohol on the till at a supermarket, once they have the nod of a superviser. Same behind a bar.

From here :

http://www.thepublican.com/hybrid.asp?typeCode =45&pubCode=2&navcode=164

Modern Apprenticeships are designed principally for school leavers looking for a good grounding in the licensed trade. The law has been changed specially to allow registered apprentices to work behind the bar under supervision, even though they are under 18, so they are able to train in the pub and get to understand what the job is really about.

[liquidspace]

Thanks for your help.

[Goodsoulette]

Yes Paul it has to an apprentice on accredited scheme. These used to be monitored by the local police force (licensing officer) when I was in the trade. We had quite a few 17 yr olds working for our company, which was great for them as they were ready to hold a license on a �50,000 a week pub at 18.

[liquidspace]

what do you mean "on a �50,000 a week pub".

[Goodsoulette]

a pub that takes that much money each week.

[liquidspace]

Aha! sorry Im having a dim Friday moment!

[kempie]

It's a pity you didn't post this question in Law (or Jobs & Education) - you may then have received a correct answer...

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Jobs-and-Educat ion/Question208760.html