Floor staff

J D Wetherspoon; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A popular UK pub chain in Coventry is seeking fun and enthusiastic Floor staff. No experience is needed, just a willingness to learn and a good attitude. This role involves serving food and drinks, providing friendly customer service, and maintaining cleanliness. The position offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and several perks including discounts and training opportunities. It's perfect for those looking for a reliable part-time job with potential progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Free meal and drink

20% discount on food and drinks

Bonus scheme

Guaranteed hours contracts

Paid holidays

Loyalty reward scheme

Qualifications

• No experience is needed; just enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work flexible hours including mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and drinks to customers.
• Provide friendly interactions and maintain cleanliness.
• Take orders and ensure accurate delivery of service.

Skills

Good attitude

Willingness to learn

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Friendly interactions

Job description

Job Ref 642867

Job Title Floor staff

Pub The Earl of Mercia, Coventry

Salary £12.31

Closing Date 04-12-2025

Hours Per Week 10

Vacancy Description

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. As a UK Top Employer with an award‑winning training programme, we know that we can teach you the skills you’ll need to succeed.

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.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive rate of pay
• A free meal and a drink when working
• 20% discount on all food, drinks and hotel accommodation (for you and up to three guests) when not working
• £1 extra per hour for hours worked during midnight‑5.59am
• Bonus scheme – earn up to 19% of your pay
• Availability of guaranteed‑hours contracts and variable‑hours contracts
• Paid holidayFree shares after a qualifying period
• Loyalty reward scheme

About the Role

At a glance, your role is to work as part of a team to serve food and drinks to the correct specification, working efficiently, all while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and customer service. Our pubs open early and close late, so we offer great flexibility with shift patterns, including mornings, evenings, weekends and late finishes.

Duties Include

• 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
• Maintaining 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

Progression and Development

Most Wetherspoon team leaders and managers started in the kitchen or behind the bar. If you’re looking to progress, we can support your development with the following:

• Structured on‑the‑job training
• Apprenticeships and management academies
• Cross‑training into other areas (kitchen, hotel)
• Opportunities to move into team‑leader, kitchen‑shift‑leader and/or pub‑manager roles

Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome. When you’re at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, we’ll ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.

Under‑18s may attract a lower rate of pay, always in line with, but usually above, national guidelines.

Hours Per Week: 10 hours (flexible across all days)