Bar Assistant

Compass Group; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Perks at Work

Career development

Refer a friend bonus

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I Defence is recruiting a Bar Assistant in Swindon for a part-time role (16.5 hours/week, 5 days out of 7). You will serve drinks, assist with food service, and maintain a clean bar area while delivering excellent customer service in secure environments.

The role requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work well under pressure. Training and career development are provided within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Warm personality and smart appearance.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Able to take cash and card payments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and serve high-quality beverages.
• Know every drink we serve and how to present it.
• Keep the bar area clean and well stocked.
• Take cash and card payments.
• Represent Defence and maintain a positive brand image.
• Comply with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Timekeeping

Reliability

Tools

POS system

Job description

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 part time basis, contracted to 16.5 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7.

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

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 payments
• Representing 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:

• 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

Our ideal Bar Assistant will:

• 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/1011/78304006/52818619/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!

• Job Reference com/1011/78304006/52818619/R/BU
• Contract Type Part Time
• Closing Date 10 December, 2026
• Job Category Customer service / Frontline