Bar Staff - Casual (May - August)

Compass Group PLC; Forest Row; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is looking for Bar Staff to join their Front of House team at Glyndebourne Opera House for the Summer Opera Festival. This casual position requires flexibility and a strong focus on customer service. Duties include preparing and serving drinks, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring smooth service as part of a team. Experience in front-of-house roles is a plus. Benefits include competitive hourly pay and transportation options.

Benefits

£10.90 - £12.71 per hour

Weekly paid tronc

Free shuttle bus from Lewes Station

Free onsite parking

Opportunity to work at a cultural venue

Qualifications

• Reliable and personable with energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure as part of a team.
• Strong focus on customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness at the bar.
• Support the front-of-house team for smooth service.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

This is a casual position, with hours varying week to week based on business needs. During the Festival we operate seven days a week, so flexibility is essential, including regular weekend work. The role includes preparing and serving drinks, providing friendly and efficient customer service, maintaining high standards of cleanliness at the bar, and supporting the wider front‑of‑house team to ensure a smooth service. Specific duties will be aligned to your experience and aptitude.

We are looking for reliable, personable individuals with energy and enthusiasm, a positive can‑do attitude, and the ability to work calmly under pressure as part of a team. A strong focus on customer service is essential.

Glyndebourne Opera House, set in the beautiful Sussex countryside, is one of the world's most iconic cultural venues, renowned for its opera, elegant dining, and famous summer picnics. Dining at Glyndebourne delivers high‑quality hospitality across restaurants, bars, private dining spaces and outdoor catering. We are recruiting Bar Staff (Front of House) to join our team for the Summer Opera Festival, running from May to August 2026, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Restaurant Associates is proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to supporting and developing our people.

Benefits

• £10.90 - £12.71 per hour
• Weekly paid tronc
• Free shuttle bus from Lewes Station
• Free onsite parking
• The opportunity to work at one of the UK's most iconic cultural venues