Bar Staff

Compass Group UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as Bar Staff in Defence, where your friendly demeanor and customer service skills will shine. This part-time role offers a chance to engage with customers, maintain high standards, and work in a dynamic environment. With flexible hours and a focus on career progression, you will be part of a team that values individuality and rewards excellence. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is an exciting opportunity to bring your spark to the team.

Qualifications

• Friendly and professional demeanor with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to handle cash and card transactions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and drinks to customers in a friendly manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in all areas.
• Support catering and events team during busy periods.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Cash Handling

Teamwork

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Bar Staff to help ensure the smooth running of operations in Defence on a part-time basis, contracted to 16 hours per week.

As a Bar Staff, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond expectations.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 4 out of 7 days.

Please note: This role is contracted to 50 weeks per year.

Could you bring your spark to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Serve food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to customers in a professional, friendly manner.
• Deliver excellent customer service at all times, both at the bar and in the dining areas.
• Set up, maintain, and clear down bar and dining areas before, during, and after service.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation standards in all front-of-house areas.
• Operate tills, handle cash and card transactions accurately, and follow company procedures.
• Restock service counters, condiment stations, and bar stock as required.
• Monitor customer behaviour and ensure responsible service of alcohol in line with licensing laws.
• Support the catering and events team during functions and busy periods.

Our ideal Bar Staff will:

• Be friendly, approachable, and professional with strong customer service skills.
• Have good communication and interpersonal abilities, comfortable engaging with customers.
• Possess previous experience in hospitality, bar work, or catering is desirable but not essential.
• Be confident handling cash, card transactions, and working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Be reliable, punctual, and flexible with working hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Be well-presented with a positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Have the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Possess basic food hygiene knowledge and awareness of licensing laws (training can be provided).

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS supports UK military establishments, police, secure environments, and government sites, along with various facilities including offshore platforms and offices for the energy sector. We believe a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people passionate about delivering excellent customer service at all levels.

Job Reference: com/3004/95817001/52736308/WJ #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate the unique talents, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered, and to thrive—because diversity is our strength!