Bar Staff

The Glee Club; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team at a renowned venue in Cardiff, where you’ll be part of an exciting atmosphere hosting diverse events. As a Bar and Floor Staff member, you’ll engage with customers, prepare drinks, and ensure a high standard of service during busy shifts. This role is perfect for enthusiastic individuals seeking part-time work with flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Enjoy perks like complimentary show tickets and a performance bonus, all while working in a friendly environment that values diversity and teamwork.

Benefits

Complimentary tickets to shows

Early finishes allowing social outings

Performance bonus scheme (~£1.50 extra/hour)

Friendly, inclusive, and engaging work environment

Short, evening shifts ideal for students or part-time workers

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and hardworking individuals are preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks efficiently and accurately.
• Greet and serve customers courteously.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar during service.

Skills

Customer Service

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Teamwork

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Job Opportunity: Bar and Floor Staff at The Glee Club Cardiff

IMPORTANT: Must be 18+, available to work weekends and evenings, including 31st December.

Established in 1994, our award-winning venues have been hosting diverse events for over 30 years, including comedy, music, drag, podcasts, talks/Q&As, and spoken word. Recognized by The Guardian as “enormously well-regarded,” we pride ourselves on excellence and innovation in live events.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented communities. Our venues and workplace are designed to be inclusive for everyone.

The Glee Club Cardiff, located in Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, features a 450-seat auditorium hosting weekly stand-up comedy, touring shows, live music, drag, and spoken word events.

We seek enthusiastic, hardworking individuals to join our bar and floor staff team, working approximately 2-4 shifts per week, mainly during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Shifts are more frequent from September to June, and staff are expected to be flexible and cross-trained across departments.

Pay: £12.21 per hour + tips, bonus scheme, paid every 4 weeks.

Responsibilities:

1. Read tickets and prepare drinks efficiently and accurately.
2. Clean, set up, and close the bar to high standards.
3. Assist floor team with drink service to tables.
4. Clear empty glasses, ice buckets, and rubbish during intervals.
5. Maintain cleanliness of the bar during service.
6. Greet and serve customers courteously and efficiently.
7. Minimize and record waste.
8. Restock and reset the bar during intervals.
9. Support the bar manager with deep cleans, cellar organization, and overall efficiency.

Additional Information:

• Shifts typically start between 5pm and 6:30pm, ending around 10:30pm to 11:30pm.
• We do not provide transport but allow leaving at reasonable times for public transport, with prior notice.
• The first hour of shifts can be intense; ability to work under pressure is essential.

Perks:

• Complimentary tickets to shows (when not working).
• Early finishes allowing social outings.
• Performance bonus scheme (~£1.50 extra/hour).
• Friendly, inclusive, and engaging work environment.
• Short, evening shifts ideal for students or part-time workers.