Top Dog Abroad
Zante Working Holiday from Ireland 2027
Planning a summer in Zante from Ireland? Top Dog Abroad is a Dublin-based working-holiday company that lines up bar, club and PR jobs in Laganas for 18 to 29 year olds from Ireland and the UK – with shared workers' accommodation, an airport transfer and reps on the island all season. Here's how a Zante working holiday from Ireland works for summer 2027.
Zante working holiday from Ireland: the key facts
- Where: Laganas, the party resort on Zante (Zakynthos), Greece.
- When: our season runs from the start of June to the end of August 2027.
- How long: a minimum of one month (28 days) – choose one, two or three months.
- Who: 18 to 29 year olds (most of our workers are 18 to 25) from anywhere in Ireland and the UK.
- Experience: none needed.
- Job offer: Your job is offered to you before you arrive in resort, and you're guaranteed a trial – after that, it's down to you to keep it.
- Flying from Ireland: The only Irish airports with direct flights are Dublin and Belfast (Northern Ireland).
Why Irish workers choose a summer season in Zante
Top Dog Abroad was founded by a close group of friends who worked a summer in Zante, and we're based in Dublin – so we know exactly what it's like to head out from Ireland for your first season. Laganas is busy all summer, its bars, clubs and beach venues need seasonal staff, and most of the work happens at night, so your days are usually your own.
Caoimhe, 23, from Kildare, spent a summer doing social media for two venues on the strip:
"I arrived knowing exactly where I'd be working."
Read her story: Caoimhe's Summer Doing Social Media in Zante.
Flying to Zante from Ireland: Dublin and Belfast
The only Irish airports with direct flights are Dublin and Belfast (Northern Ireland). Wherever you live – Cork, Galway or anywhere else in the country – if you want a direct flight, plan on flying out of Dublin or Belfast.
Flights aren't part of the package, so budget for yours separately and book early once you know your dates. When you land, your airport transfer is included, and our reps are in resort all season.
★★★★★
“…the guys looked after me with absolutely everything, from grabbing me from the airport to making sure I was settled in okay…”
Going over with friends, solo or as part of the group
- With your mates: add your friends' names when you book and we'll do our best to place you together.
- On your own: completely normal – lots of people travel solo and join the wider group.
- Before you fly: the workers' group chat lets you get to know everyone before the season starts.
- Your room: rooms are shared with two other people of the same gender, on the Laganas side around Kalamaki Road.
Because our seasons are for workers from Ireland and the UK, you'll be living and working alongside plenty of people from home.
★★★★★
“…they organised lots of events for the workers such as meals, bar crawls, and speed boat trips. was truly a wonderful experience thanks to them!”
Summer jobs in Zante from Ireland: the roles
What's available depends on the venue and the season, but these are the roles we regularly help people into:
- Bar work and bar backs
- PR on the strip
- Club rep and ticket seller
- Shot seller
- VIP hostess
- DJ
- Waiting staff and glass collector
- Security
Pay is agreed directly with the venue, and some roles are commission-led. See every role on our Zante job roles page, or read up on Zante bar jobs, Zante PR jobs and work in Zante 2027: jobs and pay.
What's included in your Zante season
- Accommodation in a room shared with two other people of the same gender
- Airport transfer
- Workers' discount wristbands
- Workers' group chat
- In-resort rep team all season
- Guaranteed job trial
Your job and your accommodation are kept separate. The price depends on how long you stay – see Zante accommodation for current options, and what a season in Laganas costs to plan your budget. Caoimhe's rule: bring enough to cover your flight and accommodation until your first wages come in.
Not a J1 – and college placements
A season with us isn't a J1 or a college work placement – it's a summer of seasonal work in a European resort. If you're weighing up the two, read our J1 alternative guide. If your course needs a work placement, we can help you find hotel work in Zante – see college work placements.
Before you leave Ireland
- A passport that's valid for your whole trip
- Travel insurance that covers your whole stay
- Your EHIC (or GHIC if you're from the UK)
- Copies of your passport and travel insurance saved on your phone
- A European two-pin plug adapter – Greece uses 230V
- Some euro for your first few days
More tips: what to pack for a season abroad and how to do a season abroad.
Zante working holiday from Ireland: FAQ
Can I do a working holiday in Zante from Ireland?
Yes. Our Zante seasons are for workers from Ireland and the UK aged 18 to 29, and most of our workers are 18 to 25. Top Dog Abroad is based in Dublin.
Which Irish airports have direct flights to Zante?
The only Irish airports with direct flights are Dublin and Belfast (Northern Ireland).
I live in Cork or Galway – how do I get a direct flight?
Dublin and Belfast (Northern Ireland) are the only Irish airports with direct flights, so if you want to fly direct, you'll be flying out of one of those two.
Is the airport transfer included?
Yes – the Zante package includes an airport transfer. Flights aren't included, so budget for yours separately.
Will I have a job before I leave Ireland?
Yes. Your job is offered to you before you arrive in resort, and you're guaranteed a trial – after that, it's down to you to keep it.
Can I go with my friends from home?
Yes. Add your friends' names when you book and we'll do our best to place you together. Rooms are shared with two other people of the same gender.
Can I go on my own?
Yes. Lots of people travel solo and join the wider group, and the workers' group chat means you can get to know people before you fly.
Do I need experience?
No. Venues want people who are confident, reliable and good with people, and plenty of our workers start their first season with no experience.
When is the season and how long can I stay?
Our Zante season runs from the start of June to the end of August. The minimum stay is one month (28 days), and you can choose one, two or three months.
Is a Zante season the same as a J1?
No. A season with us isn't a J1 or a college work placement – it's seasonal resort work in Europe. Our J1 alternative guide explains the difference.
How do I apply from Ireland?
Apply through our contact form – just pick "Jobs" – or email bookings@topdogabroad.com.
Apply for summer 2027
Ready to go? Apply through our contact form – just pick "Jobs" – or email bookings@topdogabroad.com. Weighing up resorts? Compare Zante vs Albufeira, see jobs in Albufeira, or read our guide to a summer season abroad from Ireland. Want to know what nights out are like? Read our Laganas nightlife guide for workers.