Bar Team Member — Flexible Shifts & Growth Path

J D Wetherspoon; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meal and drink while working

Discount on food, drinks and hotel (up

Night shift premium £1/hr (00:00–05:59

Bonus scheme up to 19% of pay

Guaranteed/variable hours contracts

Paid holiday

Free shares after qualifying period

Loyalty scheme

Job summary

J D Wetherspoon is hiring bar staff for Lloyds Carlisle, The William Rufus. You will work as part of a team to serve drinks and food, maintain cleanliness, and provide excellent customer service in a busy pub environment.

The role offers flexible shifts, a 15-hour week, and on-the-job training with a focus on progression. Hourly pay is £12.81, with a closing date of 26 September 2026; under-18s may receive a lower rate in line with national guidelines.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

J D Wetherspoon is hiring bar staff for Lloyds Carlisle, The William Rufus. You will work as part of a team to serve drinks and food, maintain cleanliness, and provide excellent customer service in a busy pub environment.

The role offers flexible shifts, a 15-hour week, and on-the-job training with a focus on progression. Hourly pay is £12.81, with a closing date of 26 September 2026; under-18s may receive a lower rate in line with national guidelines.