Bar staff / 530 - The County Hotel, Ashford

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

Job summary

A well-known pub chain in Ashford is seeking enthusiastic individuals for flexible customer service roles. No experience is required. This position offers a competitive rate of pay, various benefits including meal discounts, and opportunities for career progression into team leader roles.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Free meal and drink when working

20% discount on food, drinks and accommodation

Bonus scheme up to 19%

Paid holiday

Free shares after qualifying

Loyalty reward scheme

Qualifications

• No experience needed, just a good attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Reliable and friendly with a passion for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Taking orders and serving drinks to customers.
• Delivering food and ensuring check-backs are completed.
• Providing friendly customer interactions.

Skills

Good attitude

Willingness to learn

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

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

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.

HOURS PER WEEK: 12

FRIDAY HOURS: 17:30 - 01:30

SATURDAY HOURS: 17:30 - 01:30