Bar Staff - Casual - Hailsham Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading leisure and cultural provider in Hailsham is seeking enthusiastic Bar Staff to enhance customer experiences at their Strikes Bar. You will provide outstanding service, serve beverages and snacks, and maintain a tidy environment. The role requires excellent communication and teamwork skills, and while experience in hospitality is advantageous, training will be provided. With flexible casual hours and opportunities for career growth, this role is perfect for those passionate about creating positive experiences.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development provided

Paid annual leave

Discounted Staff Membership

Potential permanent work opportunities

Opportunities to build an exciting career

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service.
• Comfortable using till systems and handling cash/card payments.
• Able to multitask and remain calm in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Serve drinks and snacks, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area.

Skills

Outstanding customer service

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Cash handling

Multitasking

Job description

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools - but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile - every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported and inspired.

If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us. You don’t need to be an expert to get started - we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.

We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued and supported to thrive - because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

We’re looking for enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join our Strikes Bar team! This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a lively environment where you’ll help keep the energy high and the snacks flowing for our customers.

As Bar Staff, you’ll greet visitors with a smile and create a welcoming atmosphere. You’ll serve alcohol, soft drinks, snacks including Rollover Hot Dogs, making sure every customer has a great experience. You’ll keep the area tidy and well-presented, replenish stock and vending machines and maintain clean, organised spaces. Food hygiene and health & safety compliance will always be part of your role.

We’re looking for someone friendly, approachable and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential and while experience in hospitality or food service is a bonus, it’s not required—we’ll provide full training.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: Casual hours, Friday - Sunday.

Due to licensing requirements you must be 18+ for this role.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service.

• Comfortable using till systems and handling cash/card payments.
• Able to multitask and remain calm in a busy environment.
• A proactive, flexible and reliable team player.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role in leisure, fitness or community service settings.
• Hospitality or Retail experience delivering customer excellence.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• Flexible working hours
• Training and development provided
• Paid annual leave
• Fun and busy environment
• Discounted Staff Membership
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Opportunities to build an exciting career
• Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community

Closing date: 31st December 2025

Salary: up to £12.21 per hour