CASUAL - Hatfield Bar Assistant

Durham University; North East; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage Rate

Job summary

Durham University’s Hatfield College is seeking a Casual Hatfield Bar Assistant to support the college bar operations. The role involves serving customers, preparing beverages, handling payments, and maintaining hygiene and safety standards in a busy campus setting.

Typical hours are 7 per shift with a Real Living Wage, and applications are welcome from current Hatfield College members. Closing date for applications is 13 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Attention to health and safety standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced bar environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, efficient service to all customers.
• Prepare and serve a variety of beverages and simple bar foods according to recipes.
• Accurately handle cash transactions and operate POS systems.
• Maintain health and safety protocols and cleanliness of the bar area.
• Monitor and replenish bar stock during operating hours.
• Adhere to licensing requirements and bar policy.
• Complete bar-related training and other reasonable requests from college leadership.

Job description

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on [e-mail]

Job Description - CASUAL - Hatfield Bar Assistant (26001456)

Job Description

CASUAL - Hatfield Bar Assistant (26001456)

Hatfield College

Graded Casual : - £13.45 per hour

Casual/Atypical (Student) - Atypical

Typical/Contracted Hours : 7

Closing Date

13-Nov-2026, 11:59:00 PM

The University

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.

Further information about the University can be found here .

Please note this role is only open to current Hatfield College members only.

The below role descriptor seeks to capture the main requirements of the role consistently, providing a summary of the key duties of the flexible role to help in setting expectations for applicants, flexible workers and line managers. They are not intended to cover all duties which may be required.

Role

Responsibilities

College Bar Staff

• Real Living Wage Rate

Under instruction from colleagues and following appropriate training, undertake the following responsibilities:

• Customer Service: Provide friendly, efficient service to all customers.
• Beverage Preparation: Prepare and serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages along with simple bar food according to standardised recipes.
• Payment: Accurately handle cash transactions, process payments, and operate point-of-sale systems efficiently.
• Health, Safety and Cleanliness: Maintain documented Health & Safety protocols, food safety regulations (including mandatory food allergen requirements) and uphold cleanliness standards for the bar area and associated equipment.
• Stock Replenishment: Monitor and replenish bar stock, ensuring adequate supplies are available during operating hours.
• Compliance: Adhere to all requirements relating to the sale / supply of alcohol, the licensing act, the premises’ license, and bar handbook.
• Training: Complete all bar related training and required learning.
• Other: Complete other reasonable requests from the Vice Principal, Food & Beverage Service Head or the College Bar & Retail Committee.

If you have any queries about your application or the role, please contact [e-mail]

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement : Not Applicable.

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on [e-mail]