Bartender

Searchlight Ventures Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank holiday pay

Employee discounts

Free cinema tickets

Career development

Wagestream access

Health support

Mental health support

Pension

Life insurance

Healthcare plan

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

The Light is seeking a friendly and confident Bartender to join our team in the UK. You’ll shake cocktails, pour pints, and welcome guests, helping create a fun, fast-paced atmosphere. Experience behind a bar or in hospitality is preferred, with a flexible approach to evenings, weekends, and holidays.

You’ll keep the bar stocked and clean, greet customers with a smile, and recommend drinks to lift the guest experience. Join us for a lively role with great perks and staff support.

Qualifications

• Experience working behind a bar or in a fast-paced hospitality setting (preferred).
• Friendly, outgoing, and confident talking to guests.
• Passionate about great drinks and great service.
• Comfortable working busy shifts and keeping calm under pressure.
• A team player who’s happy to jump in and help wherever needed.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serve drinks quickly, accurately, and with a smile.
• Welcome guests to the bar and offer recommendations.
• Keep the bar clean, stocked, and running smoothly.

Skills

Bar experience

Guest interaction

Team player

Flexible hours

Calm under pressure

Job description

We are The Light, we provide a unique immersive experience that surprises and delights our guests across 14 locations in the UK. We offer a wide range of activities; cinema, bowling, karaoke, darts, mini golf, climbing walls, bars and kitchens – we have it all!

We’re looking for a friendly, confident Bartender to join our team. Whether you’re shaking cocktails, pouring pints, or welcoming guests at the bar, you’ll help create a fun and relaxed atmosphere that keeps people coming back.

About You:

• Experience working behind a bar or in a fast-paced hospitality setting (preferred)
• Friendly, outgoing, and confident talking to guests
• Passionate about great drinks and great service
• Comfortable working busy shifts and keeping calm under pressure
• A team player who’s happy to jump in and help wherever needed
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Serve drinks quickly, accurately, and with a smile
• Welcome guests to the bar and offer recommendations
• Keep the bar clean, stocked, and running smoothly

What’s In It For You:

• A fun, fast-paced, and social place to work
• Extra pay on Bank Holiday
• Employee discounts
• Free cinema tickets for family and friends
• Career development opportunities
• Wagestream — access your pay when you need it
• Health and wellbeing support
• Mental health support through Hospitality Action
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Up to 28 days holiday

Our Recruitment Team reviews all applications and will be in touch with candidates who are a great fit. If this role isn’t quite right for now, we’ll let you know — though we’re unable to provide detailed feedback at this stage.