Bar Shift Leader

University of Birmingham Guild of Students; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick pay

Training

Pension

Birthday gift

Wellbeing allowance

Discounts

Job summary

The Bar Shift Leader role at University of Birmingham Guild of Students supports the Venues department in delivering a vibrant, high-standard bar operation tied to our new JD Wetherspoons partnership. You will oversee bar shifts, supervise student staff, and help maintain stock, cash handling, and health and safety records, while fostering an inclusive team environment.

We offer strong benefits and a supportive campus community, with a focus on wellbeing, development, and a positive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience supervising student staff.
• Strong customer service skills and a friendly approach.
• Ability to assist in stock control, cash handling and records.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the bars during allocated shifts, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, quality, service and atmosphere.
• Supervise, support and motivate student staff during shifts with coaching and guidance.
• Assist in administration of stock control, cash handling and health and safety documentation.

Skills

Staff supervision

Customer service

Cash handling

Stock control

Teamwork

Job description

£13.51 per hour, guaranteed minimum 20 hours per week (up to a maximum of 40 hours per week as and when required)

This is an exciting time to join our team, as our new partnership with JD Wetherspoons launched in May 2026. With a fully refurbished, brand-new JD Wetherspoons venue, you’ll have the opportunity to play a key role.

Organisation:

This role is part of the Venues department working collectively with colleagues delivering the Guild's large-scale events, bars, catering, security and technical services (sound, light & production). The Venues team is part of the Engagement Directorate.

Job Purpose:

The Bar Shift Leader role is to support delivery of the Venues departmental plan. We expect the role to help to create an inclusive and engaging environment for all.

The role is required:

• To be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the bars during allocated shifts, ensuring consistently high standards of cleanliness, quality, service, maintenance and atmosphere in accordance with Guild procedures and brand standards.
• To supervise, support and motivate student staff during shifts, allocating work, monitoring performance and providing coaching and guidance to ensure excellent customer service and efficient operation.
• To assist in the administration of stock control, cash handling, staff training, health and safety documentation, incident recording and other operational records.

Success in the role will require a highly student and customer focused approach together with an emphasis on teamwork. The role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a positive ambassador for the Guild and facilitating under-represented groups to find a comfortable place here. Supporting a culture of ambitious targets and a positive team spirit are also key.

Why Join Us?

Join us and be part of an organisation where every day is different and your contribution makes a real difference to the student experience! We offer a great range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave including a Christmas close down period.
• Full Sick Pay: From the moment you start working with us.
• Training: A comprehensive suite of training for which you receive full pay
• Pension: Opportunity to join the NEST pension scheme with matched contributions of 4-6% of your salary.
• Benefits include: A gift on your birthday, additional days leave for a life milestone event, £100 annual allowance for your personal development, discounts available with UniDays, discounted membership of University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness, and discounted RAC breakdown cover, plus others.
• Wellbeing: A range of wellbeing initiatives including an annual £50 personal Wellbeing allowance.

The Guild of Students is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 4th November 2026, 9am.