Bar Assistant - Lichfield

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, through ESS for Defence venues, seeks bar staff for part-time hours contracted to 31.5 per week. Shifts are variable with a 50.2-week calendar, offering progression opportunities within the company.

You will prepare drinks, serve food, maintain bar cleanliness, and ensure high-quality service while handling payments and building rapport with customers.

Qualifications

• Hospitality or bar experience is preferred.
• Ability to provide friendly, efficient customer service.
• Flexibility to work variable shifts and part-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blended drinks and serve high-quality beverages.
• Maintain a clean, well-organised bar area throughout shifts.
• Deliver excellent customer service and communicate clearly.
• Handle payments cash and card accurately.
• Represent Defence and uphold brand image.
• Adhere to Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Cash handling

Tools

POS system

Job description

We're currently recruiting for talented Bar Staff to help us create beautifully crafted drinks and provide exceptional customer service for Defence on a part time basis, contracted to 31.5 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. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts Please note: This role is contracted to 50.2 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


• 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.