Bar staff

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 can teach you the skills you’ll need to succeed. Whether you’re after a long-term career or some extra shifts, if you’re reliable, friendly and love working as part of a team, this role could be perfect for you.

Responsibilities

• Take orders, prepare, dispense and serve drinks to the correct specification, whether at the bar or via the customer app
• Deliver food to customers, ensure that check-backs are completed and clear plates within the required timeframe
• Provide friendly customer interactions: greet customers, thank them and build rapport
• Be knowledgeable about promotions, events and new products
• Maintain our ‘clean as you go’ standards, including clearing tables, wiping surfaces and carrying out toilet checks
• Work across all areas as needed, including glass-washing, restocking fridges, floor and beer-garden clearing

Progression and development

Most Wetherspoon team leaders and managers started in the kitchen or behind the bar. If you’re looking to progress, we 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. We want you to feel comfortable being yourself, and we’ll ensure you have the skills and knowledge for a great career with us.

Benefits

• 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 between midnight and 5:59 am
• 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

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