Bar Support

Alchemist; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free drinks

50% off food

Flexible rotas

Club Alchemy benefits

Birthday + recovery day

Career progression

TipJar gratuities

Employee assistance

Job summary

The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant in Birmingham is seeking energetic Bar Support team members to join our fast-paced, hospitality-driven venue. You’ll back bartenders, prep ingredients, maintain cleanliness, and help keep service flowing with a positive, team-first attitude.

We offer flexible shifts, staff benefits, and opportunities for progression as you grow with our ambitious team. Bring personality, energy, and a passion for outstanding guest experiences to every shift.

Qualifications

• Energetic, hardworking, and personality-driven Bar Support candidate.
• Support bartenders during busy services to keep operations smooth.
• Prepare ingredients, syrups, garnishes and batches for service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation across the bar.
• Contribute to high standards of hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Preparing cocktail ingredients, syrups, garnishes, and batches to support the bar team.
• Maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and stock levels across the bar.
• Supporting bartenders during busy services to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Assisting with deliveries, glassware, and bar preparation throughout service.
• Helping create a high-energy, professional, and enjoyable working environment.

Job description

Bar Support

The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant

We’re looking for energetic, hardworking, and personality-driven Bar Support team members to join The Alchemist – a creative cocktail bar and restaurant where atmosphere, teamwork, and great hospitality are everything.

Bar Support is one of the most important roles in the venue. You’ll be the backbone of the bar team — keeping service flowing, supporting bartenders during busy periods, preparing ingredients and cocktail batches, maintaining cleanliness and organisation, and helping create the high standards our guests expect.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys being part of a fun and ambitious team, and takes pride in delivering brilliant hospitality behind the scenes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing cocktail ingredients, syrups, garnishes, and batches to support the bar team
• Maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and stock levels across the bar
• Supporting bartenders during busy services to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Assisting with deliveries, glassware, and bar preparation throughout service
• Helping create a high-energy, professional, and enjoyable working environment

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Personality, a great work ethic, and a genuine love for hospitality
• Strong multitasking skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• A friendly, funny, and engaging attitude
• Pride in their work, attention to detail, and a team-first mindset

You’ll Enjoy Working Here If You Are:

• Fun, kind, and driven
• Outgoing and bubbly with a positive attitude
• Someone who loves hospitality and takes pride in their craft
• Passionate about learning, progression, and personal growth
• Motivated by working hard, supporting your team, and building a successful career

What To Expect

The Alchemist is a fast-paced and energetic environment where no two shifts are the same. We work hard, support each other, and genuinely enjoy what we do. Busy periods are all part of the fun, and our teams thrive because of the strong relationships and culture we build together.

What's in it for you?

• Free hot/soft drinks on shift
• 50% off food when dining with guests in any of our venues
• Flexible rotas
• Access to our benefits platform, Club Alchemy; saving you ££ on your everyday shopping, holidays, gyms, homeware and much more!
• Guaranteed birthday + recovery day after off
• Industry renowned training with fantastic career progression opportunities and pay increases as your skills develop.
• Transparent Tronc policy where 100% of gratuities and service charge go to the team weekly via TipJar
• 24hr access to employee assistance programme, with counselling, mental health support and financial and legal advice
• Regular incentives, which can take you around the country, and the world
• Opportunity to contribute to menu development
• The chance to attend our annual Sports Day, Bartender Competition, Christmas parties and more!

If you’re ready to be part of a team that values personality, passion, and togetherness — we’d love to hear from you.