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Bar staff
Job Ref: 657673
Role Title: Bar Staff
Location: Castle in the Air, Manchester
Salary: £12.81 per hour
Closing Date: 30-06-2026
About the Role
We’re looking for fun, enthusiastic, passionate people to join our hard-working bar staff teams. No prior 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 equip you with the skills you need to succeed.
This role is ideal for those seeking a long-term career or just seeking extra shifts. If you’re reliable, friendly, and love working as part of a team, this could be the role for you.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive pay: £12.81 per hour
- Free meal and drink while working
- 20% discount on all food, drinks and hotel accommodation (for you and up to three guests)
- £1 bonus per hour during midnight–5.59 am shifts
- Bonus scheme: Earn up to 19% of your base pay on eligible hours
- Flexible contracts: Guaranteed-hours or variable-hours options
- Paid holiday
- Free shares (after a qualifying period)
- Loyalty reward scheme
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Key Responsibilities
Your role involves ensuring exceptional service and high operational standards across our bar and food service. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Bar operations:
- Accurately taking drink orders (in-person or through the customer app)
- Preparing, dispensing, and serving drinks to specificity requirements
- Food service:
- Delivering food to tables promptly
- Completing check-backs and clearing plates efficiently
- Customer engagement:
- Delivering friendly customer interactions (greetings, thanking customers, building rapport)
- Providing detailed knowledge of promotions, events, and new products
- Cleanliness & safety:
- Maintaining ‘clean as you go’ standards (clearing tables, wiping surfaces, bathroom checks)
- Supporting wider operational duties, including:
- Glasswashing and restocking
- Cleaning the beer garden, floors, and other areas
- Flexibility:
- Shifts can include mornings, evenings, weekends, and late finishes to match our extended operating hours.
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Progression & Development
Many team leaders and managers at Wetherspoon started in bar or kitchen roles. We invest in your growth through structured initiatives:
- On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships & management academies
- Cross-training opportunities (e.g., kitchen roles or hotel operations)
- Promotion paths to: team leader, kitchen shift leader, or pub manager positions
We foster an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome—regardless of background or orientation. Your comfort and confidence are prioritised.
Additional Notes
- Under-18s: May receive pay rates in line with national guidelines or above.
- Early closure priority: High application volumes may prompt early vacancy closure.
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Hours & Work Preferences
- Hours per week: ~16 (flexible to accommodate your schedule)
- Availability: Open to all weekdays and weekends, including early starts and late finishes. (Hours Tue–Sun listed as "Flexible" per original format.)
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