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Bar staff

J D Wetherspoon

Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Part time

29 days ago

Job summary

A popular UK pub chain is hiring Bar staff in Newcastle upon Tyne. No experience is necessary, just a fun and enthusiastic attitude. Responsibilities include serving food and drinks, maintaining cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. With flexible hours and training opportunities, this role is perfect for those looking for part-time work or a long-term career. Competitive pay and additional perks are offered.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Free meal and drink when working

20% discount on food and drinks

Bonus scheme

Paid holiday

Free shares after qualifying period

Qualifications

No experience needed, just a good attitude.
Reliable and friendly, love working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Serve food and drinks to customers accurately.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.
Provide friendly customer interactions and rapport.
Knowledge of promotions and new products.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Willingness to learn

Calm under pressure

Job Ref: 639367

Job Title: Bar staff

Pub: The Five Swans, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Salary: £12.31

Closing Date: 14-10-2025

Overview

The ideal applicant is fun, enthusiastic and passionate. 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

Role and duties

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.

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.