Floor staff

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Free drink per shift

20% food & hotel discount

Bonus scheme (up to 19%)

Paid holiday

Free shares after period

Loyalty reward scheme

Guaranteed-hours contracts

Job summary

J D Wetherspoon is hiring for a Floor staff at The Richard Hopkins, Newton Abbot. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.81 with the perks of a meal and a drink while working, staff discounts, and a range of incentive schemes.

A strong training programme supports your development, with opportunities for progression within the pubs network. Hours per week are minimal (6) with flexible shifts across the week.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexible working

Calm under pressure

Job description

Job Ref

662215

Job Title

Floor staff

Pub

The Richard Hopkins, Newton Abbot

Salary

£12.81

Closing Date

25-08-2026

Vacancy Description

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. 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 holiday
• free shares (after a qualifying period)
• loyalty reward scheme

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
• 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

Progression and development

Most Wetherspoon team leaders and managers started in the kitchen or behind the bar.

• 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.

If a high number of applications is received, this vacancy may close early.

Read more about our Floor associate role

Hours Per Week

6

Monday Hours

Flexible

Tuesday Hours

Flexible

Wednesday Hours

Flexible

Thursday Hours

Flexible

Friday Hours

Flexible

Saturday Hours

Flexible

Sunday Hours

Flexible