Bar staff

J D Wetherspoon; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training will be provided

Uniform will be provided

£1 per hour premium rate for hours 00:

Job summary

J D Wetherspoon is seeking Bar staff for The Sir Walter Scott, Edinburgh Airport. The role involves serving drinks and food, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and delivering great customer service. Flexible shifts cover early mornings to late evenings, with a 24-hour week pattern and on-site work.

Full training is provided, and there are benefits including uniform provision and various staff perks. No experience is required beyond a positive attitude and reliability.

Qualifications

• Shifts may run between 04:00 and 23:00.
• Check transport links carefully before applying to ensure you can reliably travel to and from work for the required shift times.
• Due to the working hours, this position is not suitable for applicants under 18.
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Hold a valid photographic ID
• Be able to provide a checkable 5-year employment and/or education history

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.

Job description

Job Ref

665201

Job Title

Bar staff

Pub

The Sir Walter Scott, Edinburgh Airport

Salary

£14.35

Closing Date

27-09-2026

Vacancy Description

Bar And Floor Staff Vacancy:

Please note that shifts for this vacancy may run between 04:00 and 23:00.

Please check transport links carefully before applying to ensure you can reliably travel to and from work for the required shift times.

Required Availability

• 8-10 hour shifts


• Up to 3 shifts per week


• Availability required Monday to Sunday


• Shifts may be scheduled between 03:00 and 23:00

What We Offer

• Full training will be provided


• Uniform will be provided


• £1 per hour premium rate for all hours worked between 00:00 and 05:59

Important Requirements

Due to the working hours, this position is not suitable for applicants under 18. Please do not apply if you are under 18.

All Applicants Must

Have the right to work in the UK

Hold a valid photographic ID

Be able to provide a checkable 5-year employment and/or education history

Please ensure you meet all of the above requirements and can arrange suitable transport before applying.

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.

What's in it for you?

• 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

The role

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.

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


• 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 and 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.

If a high number of applications is received, this vacancy may close early.

Hours Per Week

24

Monday Hours

04:00

23:00

Tuesday Hours

04:00

23:00

Wednesday Hours

04:00

23:00

Thursday Hours

04:00

23:00

Friday Hours

04:00

23:00

Saturday Hours

04:00

23:00

Sunday Hours

04:00

23:00