Bar staff

J D Wetherspoon

Bristol (VA)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 28,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free meal with shifts

Drinks on shift

Employee discount 20%

Bonus scheme up to 19%

Paid holiday

Free shares after qualifying period

Loyalty reward scheme

Job summary

J D Wetherspoon is hiring a Bar staff at V-Shed, Bristol. No experience required; we offer an award-winning training programme and a warm, team-focused environment. You will learn to take orders, mix and serve drinks, and provide friendly service to guests.

This role is paid at £12.81 per hour with additional benefits such as a free meal and drink on shifts, employee discounts, and potential bonuses. Flexible hours and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

No experience required; just a good attitude and willingness to learn.
Calm head under pressure; friendly, reliable team player.

Responsibilities

Taking orders and serving drinks at the bar or via the customer app.
Delivering food to customers and clearing plates within the required timeframe.
Providing friendly customer interactions and building rapport while promoting promotions and events.

Job description

Job Ref

666412

Job Title

Bar staff

Pub

V-Shed, Bristol

Salary

£12.81

Closing Date

11-10-2026

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 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.

If you`re looking to progress, we can support your development with:

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.

Workplace Culture

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.