Bar Assistant

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Craigmore; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I's Defence, Government and Energy services arm is hiring Bar Personnel for part-time shifts to support Defence venues. The role involves crafting beverages, serving food, handling payments, and ensuring top-tier customer service while upholding brand standards.

You will work as part of a team in a Defence setting, with a focus on presentation, cleanliness, and compliant operations, reflecting Compass Group's service excellence.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong focus on customer service and beverage knowledge.
• Reliable and able to work in a team.
• Ability to stay organised and manage time efficiently.
• Proven ability to handle payments (cash and card).
• Commitment to brand image and Defences sector standards.
• Adherence to food hygiene and health & safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and serve food to customers.
• Maintain high-quality bar service with efficiency.
• Keep the bar area clean and well-organised.
• Know beverages, preparation methods and presentation.
• Process payments accurately (cash and card).
• Be an enthusiastic team player with clear communication.
• Represent Defence and maintain a positive brand image.
• Comply with food hygiene and health & safety standards.

Skills

Brilliant communicator

Team player

Excellent timekeeping

Reliability

Customer service

Work under pressure

Job description

We're currently recruiting for talented Bar Personnel to help us create beautifully crafted drinks and provide exceptional customer service for Defence on a part time basis, contracted to 24 hours per week.

As Bar Personnel, you will use your skills to deliver first-class service and perfectly presented drinks to our customers. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year

Could you bring your spark to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers


• Maintaining an effective bar service with an emphasis on high-quality, efficient service


• Keeping the bar area clean


• Having a perfect knowledge of all beverages served in the bar, how to prepare them and how they should be presented


• Receiving and processing payments (cash and credit cards)


• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator


• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image


• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards


• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our Ideal Bar Personnel Will

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships


• Have a warm personality and smartly presented


• Be committed to delivering high levels of customer service


• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner


• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers


• Possess the ability to work under pressure


• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!