Security - Opium

Security Staff – Opium, Dublin City Centre

The Mercantile Group is one of Ireland’s leading hospitality and entertainment groups. With over seven unique venues in Dublin City Centre—including Café en Seine, Opium, Pichet, NoLita, Whelan's, and The George—we offer exciting opportunities for career growth and advancement.

We are now looking to add Security Staff to our team at Opium. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere in a stylish, high-energy setting, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all guests and staff across our venue, including the main floor, garden, and event areas.
• Providing a confident, friendly, and visible security presence at key points, including entrances and high-traffic zones.
• Managing entry queues, ID checks, and crowd flow with professionalism and discretion.
• Supporting the team during busy nights and private events with crowd control and incident prevention.
• Responding calmly and efficiently to any incidents, including emergencies or first-aid situations.
• Upholding venue standards and working closely with management to foster a respectful, enjoyable environment.
• Conducting routine checks and security patrols throughout the night to ensure order and safety.

What We’re Looking For

• A valid PSA (Private Security Authority) licence – Door Supervisor licence essential.
• Previous experience in venue, bar, club, or event security is a strong advantage.
• Calm under pressure, respectful, and confident in busy, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – firm but approachable.
• Availability to work late nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• A team player committed to maintaining Opium’s high standards of hospitality and safety.

Benefits:

• €99 FLYEfit Roaming membership
• Monthly Employee Awards
• Staff discount card for all Mercantile Group venues
• Bike to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development

Salary: Dependent on experience

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From €15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person