Bar staff

J D Wetherspoon; Chepstow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent UK pub chain located in Chepstow seeks enthusiastic individuals to join their team. In this role, you will serve food and drinks, ensure customer satisfaction, and maintain cleanliness standards. Flexibility with shifts is offered, including mornings and evenings. No experience is required, making this a perfect opportunity for those eager to learn. Benefits include competitive pay, meal perks, and discounts for employees and guests. This role is ideal for those who enjoy working in a busy, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Free meal and drink when working

20% discount on food and drinks

Bonus scheme

Paid holiday

Guaranteed-hours contracts available

Qualifications

• Good attitude and willingness to learn are essential.
• No prior experience is needed.
• Comfortable working in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Take orders and serve food and drinks accurately.
• Interact with customers positively and build rapport.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to health standards.

Skills

Friendly customer interactions

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

At a glance, your role is to work 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. Our pubs open early and close late, so we offer great flexibility with shift patterns, including mornings, evenings, weekends and late finishes.

Responsibilities

• 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
• maintain 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 & Development

Most Wetherspoon team leaders and managers started in the kitchen or behind the bar. If you’re looking to progress, we can support your development with:

• structured on‑the‑job training.
• apprenticeships and management academies.
• cross‑training into other areas (kitchen, hotel).
• opportunities to move into team‑leader, kitchen‑shift‑leader and/or pub‑manager roles.

Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome. When you’re at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, we’ll ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us. Under‑18s may attract a lower rate of pay, always in line with, but usually above, national guidelines.

About the Job

We’re looking for fun, enthusiastic, passionate people to join our hard‑working teams. 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.

Benefits

• competitive rate of pay
• 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