Bar Staff

Compass Group UK; Fareham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is seeking talented Bar Staff to deliver exceptional customer service and craft beautifully presented drinks in Fareham. This part-time position requires 25 hours a week, offering opportunities for career growth within a supportive company. Ideal candidates should be excellent communicators, committed to high customer service standards, and capable of working under pressure. Join a team that celebrates individuality and invests in its people.

Qualifications

• Brilliant communicator with a warm personality.
• Committed to delivering high levels of customer service.
• Ability to work under pressure and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blended drinks and serve high-quality food.
• Maintain an effective bar service.
• Keep the bar area clean.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Represent the brand positively.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Job description

Role overview

We're recruiting talented Bar Staff to craft beautifully crafted drinks and provide exceptional customer service for Defence on a part‑time basis, contracted to 25 hours per week. As Bar Personnel you will use your skills to deliver first‑class service and perfectly presented drinks to our customers. You will be given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift patterns

4 out of 7 days. This role is contracted to 49.2 weeks per year.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high‑quality food that delights our customers
• Maintaining an effective bar service with an emphasis on high‑quality, efficient service
• Keeping the bar area clean
• Having a perfect knowledge of all beverages served in the bar, how to prepare them and how they should be presented
• Receiving and processing payments (cash and credit cards)
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Ideal Bar Staff

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have a warm personality and smartly presented
• Be committed to delivering high levels of customer service
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Company context

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high‑profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

EEO statement

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!