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Bar Staff Location: The Cricketers, Ipswich Salary: £12.81 per hour (£13.81 for midnight–5.59am shifts, where applicable) Closing Date: 05-07-2026 (may close early with high application volume)
About the Role
A fun, team-oriented role for enthusiastic individuals—no prior experience needed! We value a calm, proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong customer service skills under pressure.
At Wetherspoon, the UK’s Top Employer, we provide an award-winning training programme to ensure you develop the skills needed for long-term success. Whether you’re seeking a long-term career or flexible shift work, we offer :
- NoBarriers, starting on wages of at least the National Minimum Wage
- Early progression opportunities into leadership roles (e.g., team leader, kitchen-shift leader, pub manager)
- Inclusive work culture—supporting diversity and personal growth
The Ideal Candidate
✅ Reliable and friendly ✅ Team player who thrives in a dynamic environment ✅ Willing to learn and absorb our clean-as-you-go standards ✅ Versatile worker (early mornings, late nights, weekends included) ✅ Customer-focused, with strong communication skills
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Key Responsibilities
Core Duties:
- Beverage Service Card:
- Taking Orders: Food & drinks (bar/app).
- Prep & Serving: Ensuring correct drinks specs & efficient table replenishment.
- Food & Customer Interactions:
- Delivery/tabling of food.
- Completing check-backs, clearing plates & tables within standards.
- Friendly greeting, builde rapport, & polite interactions.
- Pub Maintenance Card:
- Clean-as-you-go: Wiping surfaces, cleaning toilet areas.
- Areas included: Dishes, glass-washing, fridge replenishing, floors, beer garden.
- Knowledge-driven: Stay knowledgeable about promos, events, & new menu items.
The Perks & Rewards
4-Pillar Benefit Offer:
✔ Competitive Pay ✔ Free Meal & Drink (while working) ✔ 20% Discount on food, drinks, and hotel bookings (including 3 guests) ✔ Late-night premium: £1 extra/hour (midnight–5.59 am) ✔ Interactive Bonus Scheme: Up to 19% of pay earned after shift completion ✔ Flexible Contracts:
- Guaranteed or variable working hours ✔ Paid Holidays (standard UK entitlements) ✔ Free Shares (& loyalty rewards after qualifying period) ✔ Paid Weekly Wages (Friday or Saturday)
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Progression & Development
Opportunities Within Wetherspoon:
🚀 Training: Structured on-the-job learning and full apprenticeship pathways. 🥇 Career Ladder:
- Cross-training (e.g., move to kitchen management).
- Advance to team leader, kitchen-shift leader, and ultimately pub manager.
- Apply to management academies for further development.
Inclusivity
We are an inclusive employer and welcome everyone regardless of background, gender, or beliefs. Our focus is equity & equal opportunity for all skills growth.
⚠️ Note on under 18-year-olds: Paid at or above the National Minimum Wage unless outlined differently.
Working Hours
- Ideal Availability: Flexible weekdays/weekends.
- Set Saturday Hours: 8.00 AM – 2.30 PM
- Sample Friday Schedule: 8.00 AM – 2.30 PM
Total Hours Per Week: 8 (flexible to team/hub scheduling from HQ)
Apply now to join our team at The Cricketers, Ipswich!
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