Bar staff

J D Wetherspoon; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal while on shift

Free drink while on shift

20% discount on food, drinks and hotel

£1 extra per hour for night hours 00:–

Bonus scheme up to 19% of pay

Guaranteed-hours contracts

Paid holiday

Free shares after qualifying period

Loyalty reward scheme

Job summary

The Albert and the Lion in Blackpool is seeking a bar staff member to join the friendly Wetherspoon team. No previous experience is required; a positive attitude and calm head under pressure are key.

You will work as part of a team to serve drinks and food to the required standard, with flexible shifts including mornings, evenings and weekends. Paid holiday and a range of staff perks are provided.

Responsibilities

• Taking orders and serving drinks and food to the correct specification.
• Delivering food to tables and via the customer app; keeping check-backs and clearing plates promptly.
• Providing friendly customer interactions and building rapport with guests.
• Being knowledgeable about promotions, events and new products.
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety standards; glass-washing and restocking as needed.

Job description

Job Ref 662442

Job Title Bar staff

Pub The Albert and the Lion, Blackpool

Salary £12.81

Closing Date 26-08-2026

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

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.

Read more about our bar associate role

Hours Per Week 8

Monday Hours Flexible

Tuesday Hours Flexible

Wednesday Hours Flexible

Thursday Hours Flexible

Friday Hours Flexible

Saturday Hours Flexible

Sunday Hours Flexible