Bar staff

J D Wetherspoon; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular UK pub chain is seeking enthusiastic bar staff at The Lord Burton in Burton upon Trent. No experience is necessary, just a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, and various benefits, including free meals and discounts. This role offers opportunities for career progression through structured training and development.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay (£12.31)

Free meal and drink when working

20% discount on food, drinks, and accommodation

Bonus scheme - earn up to 19% of pay

Paid holiday

Free shares after qualifying period

Loyalty reward scheme

Qualifications

• A good attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Reliable and friendly team player.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and drinks to the correct specification.
• Deliver food and ensure check-backs are completed.
• Provide friendly customer interactions.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
• Assist in all areas as needed, including glass-washing.

Job description

We`re looking for fun, enthusiastic, passionate people to join our hard-working teams as bar staff at The Lord Burton, Burton upon Trent. No experience is needed, just a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a calm head under pressure.

As a UK Top Employer with an award-winning training programme, we know that we can teach you the skills you`ll need to succeed. Whether you`re looking for a long-term career or just some extra shifts, if you`re reliable, friendly and love working as part of a team - this role could be perfect for you.

What`s in it for you?

• competitive rate of pay (£12.31)
• a free meal and a drink, when working
• 20% discount on all food, drinks and hotel accommodation (for you and up to three guests), when not working
• £1 extra per hour, for hours worked during midnight-5.59am
• bonus scheme - earn up to 19% of your pay
• availability of guaranteed-hours contracts and variable-hours contracts
• paid holiday
• free shares (after a qualifying period)
• loyalty reward scheme

The role involves working as part of a team to serve food and drinks to the correct specification, working efficiently, all while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and customer service.

Duties include:

• taking orders, preparing, dispensing and serving drinks to the correct spec, whether at the bar or via the customer app
• delivering food to customers, ensuring that check-backs are completed and clearing plates within the required timeframe
• providing friendly customer interactions: say "hello", thank customers and build rapport
• being knowledgeable about promotions, events and new products
• maintaining our `clean as you go` standards, including clearing tables, wiping surfaces and carrying out toilet checks
• working in all areas, including glass-washing, restocking fridges, floor and beer garden clearing and other duties, as needed

Progression and development opportunities are available, including structured on-the-job training, apprenticeships and management academies, cross-training into other areas (kitchen, hotel), and opportunities to move into team-leader, kitchen-shift-leader and/or pub-manager roles.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.