Bar Staff

University of Wolverhampton; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wolverhampton is seeking enthusiastic staff for live events to deliver excellent customer service and create memorable experiences. Ideal candidates will have bar and cash-handling experience, a positive attitude, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. This is a perfect role for those who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a dedicated team. Competitive compensation estimated at £24,670 per year is offered.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with a smile, ensuring they feel safe and relaxed.
• Serve and present drinks quickly and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and spotless bar and venue.
• Inform customers about drinks and promotions.
• Assist the team with various tasks as needed.
• Ensure every guest has a special night out experience.

Skills

Previous bar and/or cash‑handling experience

Positive and friendly attitude under pressure

Excellent customer service skills

Flexibility for evenings and weekends

Proactive and reliable team player

Job description

Overview

You’ll be part of a team that thrives on live events – no two shifts are ever the same. You’ll get to work in a buzzing venue that hosts unforgettable performances and gain great experience in live entertainment, hospitality, and customer service. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, keep the drinks flowing, and be part of nights people will talk about for years, apply now! We’ll give you thorough induction and training so you’re set up for success.

Where: You’ll be based at the venue in Wolverhampton. You’ll need to be available to work evenings and weekends at events (5 pm‑11 pm) and also during the day for some events. We send out the shifts we need people to work a month in advance from our rota system and ask that you pick shifts regularly each month. When: Assessment centres will be held on 17 and 18 January 2026. We need people to start work with us on 1 and 2 February 2026.

Requirements

• Previous bar and/or cash‑handling experience.
• Someone who stays positive, friendly, and unflappable under pressure (angry customer? Long queue? No problem).
• A natural people‑person who enjoys delivering great service.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and those last‑minute gig nights.
• A team player who’s proactive, reliable, and ready to get stuck in.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Welcoming guests with a smile and making them feel safe, relaxed, and ready to enjoy the show.
• Serving and presenting drinks quickly, efficiently, and with style – always delivering a Best‑In‑Class service.
• Keeping the bar and venue looking spotless so our guests can focus on the performance.
• Letting customers know about our latest drinks and promotions.
• Pitching in with the wider team when needed – from scanning tickets to helping our access customers.
• Making every guest’s night out feel like something special.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

AEG is an inclusive organisation where we value everyone’s contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We go the extra mile, for our customers and each other, every time. We are always open to new ideas and respect all perspectives. We support and bring out the best in each other. We really value our people and inspire them to be the best in class, always!

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open, and based purely on merit. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, or any other characteristic. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please let us know. We know that diverse teams make the strongest teams. That’s why we actively encourage people from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply. If this role excites you but you’re wondering whether you meet every single requirement – don’t hold back. If you’ve got most of what we’re looking for and you’re passionate about what we do, we’d love to hear from you. You might be exactly who we need, in this role or another.

Compensation

£24,670 per year – estimated.