Bar staff

The Dictum of Kenilworth; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal & drink (on shift)

Staff discount 20%

Night shift premium £1/hr

Bonus scheme (up to 19%)

Guaranteed hours contracts

Paid holiday

Free shares (after qualifying period)

Loyalty rewards

Job summary

JD Wetherspoon Plc is hiring for a customer-focused role in a pub environment in the United Kingdom. You will work as part of a team to take orders, prepare and serve drinks, and deliver food with a focus on friendly service and high standards.

No prior experience is required; a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential. The role offers flexible shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and late finishes, with opportunities for progression and training.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; good attitude and willingness to learn.
• Must have right to work in the UK and be able to communicate in English.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to train and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Take orders, prepare and serve drinks to spec, at bar or via app.
• Deliver food and ensure timely service and clearing of plates.
• Engage with customers politely and build rapport.
• Promote promotions, events and new products.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards across all areas.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

English proficiency

Flexible hours

Tools

POS system

Job description

About 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.

The ideal applicant

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

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

Essential requirements

All of the training which we provide will teach you everything you need to know to succeed, but there are a few essential requirements you’ll need to start:

• Have a proof of right to work
• Have a bank account in your own name
• Be able to converse in English and to understand the language to complete training and other duties associated with your job role.
• Have a fixed place of residence within reasonable travelling distance of your place of work.
• Basic computer literacy

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.

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