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Job Title: Bar Staff – The Back of Beyond, Reading
Job Ref: 658172 Salary: £12.81 per hour (£13.81 for shifts between midnight–5.59am) Closing Date: 06/07/2026 Hours: 10 per week (flexible shifts across all days, including weekends)
About the Role
We’re looking for fun, enthusiastic, and passionate individuals to join our hard-working team. No formal experience is required—just a good attitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. As a UK Top Employer with an award-winning training programme, we’ll provide all the skills you need to thrive.
Whether you’re seeking a long-term career or simply some extra shifts, we welcome anyone who is:
- Reliable
- Friendly
- A team player who loves serving customers
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive pay (with an extra £1/hour for overnight shifts)
- Free meal/drink when working
- 20% discount on food, drinks, and hotel stays (for yourself + up to 3 guests when off-duty)
- Bonus scheme: Earn up to 19% of your wages
- Flexible contracts: Guaranteed hours or variable hours available
- Paid holiday
- Free shares (after qualifying period)
- Loyalty rewards scheme
- Progression opportunities: Train into team-leader, kitchen-shift-leader, or pub-manager roles
- Inclusive workplace: We celebrate diversity and ensure everyone feels welcomed
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Under-18s may receive a reduced rate (always compliant with UK minimum wage guidelines).
Key Responsibilities
As a Bar Associate, your role involves:
- Ordering & serving: Taking/preparing/dispensing drinks (including via customer app) to exact spec.
- Food service: Delivering meals, checking back on customers, and clearing tables efficiently.
- Customer experience: Greeting customers warmly, maintaining rapport, and providing a friendly service.
- Promotions/events: Staying informed about special offers, products, and upcoming events.
- Cleanliness & maintenance:
- Enforce "clean as you go" standards (e.g., clearing tables, wiping surfaces, toilet checks).
- Glass-washing, floor/beer garden clearing, fridge restocking, and other as-needed tasks.
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Progression & Development
Many of our team leaders and managers started at bar or kitchen level. We offer: ✔ Structured on-the-job training ✔ Apprenticeships & management academies ✔ Cross-training opportunities (e.g., kitchen roles or hotel work) ✔ Pathways to senior positions (e.g., team leader, shift manager, pub manager)
Cultural Fit
We value an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable being themselves. All backgrounds, beliefs, and identities are welcome.
Applications may close early if overwhelming numbers are received.
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