Bar staff

J D Wetherspoon; Stockport; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A popular pub chain in Stockport is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join as Bar Associates. This role does not require prior experience, as training will be provided. Responsibilities include taking orders, serving drinks, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should possess a good attitude, be reliable, and enjoy teamwork. Benefits include competitive pay, paid holidays, and a discount on food and drinks.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Free meal and drink while working

20% off food and drinks when not working

Bonus scheme

Guaranteed-hours contracts available

Paid holiday

Free shares after a qualifying period

Loyalty reward scheme

Qualifications

• No experience needed; must have a good attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Reliability and friendliness.

Responsibilities

• Take orders and serve drinks to customers.
• Deliver food and ensure check-backs are completed.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Good attitude

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

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.

Salary: £12.31 per hour

Location: The Calverts Court, Stockport

Closing Date: 16-09-2025

What’s in it for you? (Benefits)

• 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

Responsibilities

• take orders, prepare, dispense and serve drinks to the correct specification, whether at the bar or via the customer app
• deliver food to customers, ensure check-backs are completed and clear plates within the required timeframe
• provide friendly customer interactions: say hello, thank customers and build rapport
• be knowledgeable about promotions, events and new products
• maintain clean-as-you-go standards, including clearing tables, wiping surfaces and carrying out toilet checks
• work 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.

Read more about our bar associate role

Hours

• Hours per week: 16
• Monday: Flexible
• Tuesday: Flexible
• Wednesday: Flexible
• Thursday: Flexible
• Friday: Flexible
• Saturday: Flexible
• Sunday: Flexible

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