J D Wetherspoon
Bar staff
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Job Ref
658502
Job Title
Bar staff
Pub
The Sir Norman Wisdom, Deal
Salary
£12.81
Closing Date
11-07-2026
Vacancy Description
The ideal applicant
Were 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 that we can teach you the skills youll need to succeed.
Whether youre looking for a long-term career or just some extra shifts, if youre reliable, friendly and love working as part of a team - this role could be perfect for you.
What`s in it for you?
- 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 during midnight-5.59am
- 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
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The role
At a glance, your role is to work as part of a team to serve food and drinks to the correct specification, working efficiently, all while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and customer service.
Our pubs open early and close late, so we offer great flexibility with shift patterns, including mornings, evenings, weekends and late finishes.
Duties Include
- taking orders, preparing, dispensing and serving drinks to the correct spec, whether at the bar or via the customer app
- delivering food to customers, ensuring that check-backs are completed and clearing plates within the required timeframe
- providing friendly customer interactions: say "hello", thank customers and build rapport
- being knowledgeable about promotions, events and new products
- maintain our
clean as you gostandards, 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
Progression and development
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Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
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 youre at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, well ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.
Under-18s may attract a lower rate of pay, always in line with, but usually above, national guidelines.
If a high number of applications is received, this vacancy may close early.
Read more about our bar associate role
Hours Per Week
15
Monday Hours
Flexible
Tuesday Hours
Flexible
Wednesday Hours
Flexible
Thursday Hours
Flexible
Friday Hours
Flexible
Saturday Hours
Flexible
Sunday Hours
Flexible
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