Bar Assistant

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Poole; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free annual healthcare check

Mental health support

Perks at Work

Career training and development

Refer a friend bonus

Pension and life assurance

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in Poole is recruiting a Bar Assistant on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week with a 50.2 weeks per year commitment. You will keep the drinks flowing and the bar buzzing, serving drinks and food, and ensuring everything behind the scenes runs smoothly for Defence sites.

This role emphasizes delivering excellent customer service, friendly communication, and reliability in a fast-paced environment, with access to training and a

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Warm personality and professional appearance.
• Commitment to delivering high levels of service.
• Take initiative and make decisions in customers' interest.
• Ability to work under pressure with reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and serve high-quality food to delight customers.
• Know every drink, how it's prepared and presented.
• Keep the bar area clean and well stocked.
• Take cash and card payments; represent Defence.
• Comply with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Warm personality

Initiative

Reliability

Job description

About Us

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.

About The Role

We're currently recruiting a Bar Assistant to join Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

You'll keep the drinks flowing and the bar buzzing, serving perfectly made drinks with a smile and keeping everything spotless behind the scenes.

Please note: This role is contracted to 50.2 weeks per year

What You'll Do

• Preparing perfectly made drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
• Knowing every drink we serve, how to prepare it and how it should be presented
• Keeping the bar area clean and well stocked
• Taking cash and card paymentsRepresenting Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

What We Offer

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance

About You

• Be a brilliant communicator who easily builds relationships
• Have a warm personality and a smart appearance
• Be committed to delivering high levels of customer service
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Be able to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Job Reference: com/0911/95940001/52410447/R/BU #Defence

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!