Bar Team Member - Social Pub & Kitchen

Stonegate Company Ltd.; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drink discount

VIP entry

Hotel discounts

Flexible working

Discounted gym memberships

Dental insurance

Early wage access

Development programmes

Job summary

Stonegate Group is hiring Bar Team Members for The Boundary in Reading. No prior experience is needed—we provide full training and support. You’ll thrive in a busy, friendly team, helping guests enjoy great drinks and food and making their visit memorable.

This role emphasizes teamwork, guest welcome, safe service of alcohol, and maintaining a clean space. The Boundary offers flexible working and staff perks, including discounts and development programmes to help you grow within hospitality.

Qualifications

• No prior bar experience required; full training provided.
• Ability to greet guests and recommend items to create a positive experience.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment in a fast-paced venue.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take orders in a friendly, welcoming manner.
• Serve drinks and food to high standards while upholding safety and legality.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and well-presented bar area.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Location - The Boundary

Bar Team Member

About Us

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues,including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few.We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms—including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive.

The Opportunity

We are excited to welcome new Bar Team Members to The Boundary. No prior experience is needed—we’ll provide all the training and support you need. We value team collaboration and are looking for individuals who enjoy working together and creating memorable experiences for our guests.

Can you…

• Greet every guest in a way that feels comfortable for you and helps them feel welcome.
• Follow clear steps to prepare and serve our high-quality food and drinks.
• Share recommendations when it feels appropriate to create a positive experience for guests.
• Help maintain a clean and safe space for everyone to enjoy.

A little bit about us…

At Social Pub and Kitchen, we pride ourselves on being individually crafted and hero great experiences at any time of the day or night. We tailor to our diverse range of guests, and our teams create the perfect place to socialise with friends, whether that be for Bottomless Brunch, sport or to join us for a great night out. Each venue is different and has its own unique identity, and this is something we celebrate in our teams too. We need our team to engage confidently with our guests, have a passion for great beer, cocktails, and sport. If its live it’s on, and we are the place to watch it. The Boundary is located in the heart of Reading City. It is a great place for our guests to stop for a relaxing drink, whether after work or during the weekend, with its superb selection of cask ales and traditional beers and ciders. Our guests can also enjoy great-tasting pub food, including a range of pub classics and delicious burgers. Fantastic sports viewing throughout the pub, so our guests never miss a match.

What makes Stonegate a great place to work?

At Stonegate, we believe that when you feel your best, you do your best. That’s why we’re committed to supporting the health, happiness, and overall wellbeing of every team member. From mental health resources to lifestyle perks and flexible support, our benefits are designed to help you thrive, both in and out of work

• Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Pubs
• Stonegate Xtra Rewards – Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers
• VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars
• Stonegate Hotel Discounts
• Flexible working
• Corporate Discounted Rates at David Lloyd and PureGym
• Discounted Dental Insurance
• Stream – Early access to your earned wages
• Award winning development programmes

To be considered for the Bar Team Member position at The Boundary you must be 18 or over as the roles involves the sale of alcohol.

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. Please contact The Boundary directly.