Bar Staff

J D Wetherspoon; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub chain seeks enthusiastic Bar Staff for morning shifts (04:00-14:00) at The Sir Walter Scott, Edinburgh Airport. As part of a dynamic team, you will deliver excellent customer service and enjoy flexible working hours. Ideal candidates are fun and passionate, ready to provide remarkable service. Benefits include a free meal on shifts, discounts, bonuses, and paid holidays. Training and uniform are provided, with the requirement to be over 18 due to alcohol service regulations.

Benefits

Free meal and drink during shifts

20% discount on food and drinks

Bonus scheme up to 19% of pay

Paid holiday

Free shares after qualifying period

Loyalty reward scheme

Free airport parking while on duty

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 to serve alcohol.
• Right to work in the UK and valid photographic ID required.
• Checkable 5-year employment/education history.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service to make customers happy.
• Work flexible hours from 04:00 to 14:00, 4-5 times a week.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Job Details

Job Ref: 644435
Job Title: Bar staff ( morning shift 0400-1400)
Pub: The Sir Walter Scott, Edinburgh Airport
Salary: £13.90
Closing Date: 19-01-2026

Vacancy Description

Please note shifts for this morning bar staff position will run from 04:00 until 14:00. Required availability: 8‑hour shifts, 4–5 times per week between Monday and Sunday, 4am‑14pm. All training and uniform will be provided. Due to the working hours this position is not suitable for those under 18; please do not apply. A premium rate of an extra £1 per hour applies to hours worked between 00:00 and 05:59. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold a valid photographic ID and have checkable 5‑year employment/education history.

The Ideal Applicants

We’re looking for fun, enthusiastic, passionate people to join our hard‑working teams. We recruit for personality and, as a UK top employer with an award‑winning training programme, we know that we can teach you the skills to succeed.

Benefits

• a free meal and a drink when working a four‑hour shift
• a 20% discount on food and soft drinks when working; a 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 between midnight and 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
• free airport parking while on duty

The Role

At a glance, your role is to deliver excellent customer service to make hungry and thirsty customers happy! We open our doors early in the morning and sometimes don’t close them until late at night, offering great flexibility of working hours. You must be over 18 to serve alcohol; however, if you are younger, we may still have positions available for you – please search for kitchen or floor staff vacancies. 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 you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.

Hours

Hours per week: 40.

Monday: 04:00–14:00
Tuesday: 04:00–14:00
Wednesday: 04:00–14:00
Thursday: 04:00–14:00
Friday: 04:00–14:00
Saturday: 04:00–14:00
Sunday: 04:00–14:00