Bar staff

J D Wetherspoon; Salford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meal & drink on shift

20% staff discount

Midnight shift premium (£1 extra)

Bonus scheme (up to 19%)

Guaranteed-hours/variable-hours

Paid holiday

Free shares after qualifying period

Loyalty rewards

Job summary

J D Wetherspoon is seeking bar staff for The Robert Shaw pub in Westhoughton. No prior experience is required; a positive attitude, willingness to learn and a calm head under pressure are valued. Roles involve serving drinks, taking orders and delivering food with a focus on guest satisfaction.

Great shift flexibility with mornings, evenings and weekends. Competitive pay (£12.81/hour), staff meals, discounts and development opportunities are part of the package.

Qualifications

• No experience required; a good attitude, willingness to learn and a calm head under pressure.
• Must be reliable, friendly and enjoy working as part of a team.
• Strong focus on customer service and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Take orders and prepare/serve drinks at the bar or via the customer app.
• Deliver food to tables and ensure checks are completed in a timely manner.
• Provide friendly interactions: greet customers, say thanks and build rapport.
• Be knowledgeable about promotions, events and new products.
• Maintain clean as you go standards and assist with table clearing and toilet checks.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Job Ref 662392

Job Title Bar staff

Pub The Robert Shaw, Westhoughton

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.

Hours Per Week

12

Schedule

• Monday Hours Flexible


• Tuesday Hours Flexible


• Wednesday Hours Flexible


• Thursday Hours Flexible


• Friday Hours Flexible


• Saturday Hours Flexible


• Sunday Hours Flexible