Bar staff

Job reference: 661847 – The Belle & Lion, Sheerness

About the role

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 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.

Our pubs open early and close late, so we offer great flexibility with shift patterns, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and late finishes.

Responsibilities

• Taking orders, preparing, dispensing, and serving drinks to the correct specification, whether at the bar or via the customer app
• Delivering food to customers, ensuring check-backs are completed, and clearing plates within the required timeframe
• Providing friendly customer interactions: greet customers, say “thank you,” 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

Benefits

• Competitive rate of pay: £12.91 per hour (under-18s may attract a lower rate, always in line with but usually above national guidelines)
• £1 extra per hour for hours worked between midnight and 5:59 AM
• 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
• Bonus scheme—earn up to 19% of your pay
• Guaranteed-hours and variable-hours contracts available
• Paid holiday
• Free shares (after a qualifying period)
• Loyalty reward scheme

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

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 you have the skills and knowledge for a great career with us.

Schedule

8 hours per week, with flexible shifts available Monday through Sunday.