Being part of a team as bar staff or waiting staff is an exciting and engaging opportunity to meet new people and further your skills. Types of working environments will vary depending on the role. The candidate could be working in a casual pub, a busy nightclub, at an upmarket hotel or restaurant or in a concert or venue as relief bar event staff.
With experience as bar staff in the hospitality industry, there is often scope for progression to supervisory or managerial roles which can also be reached through waiting staff jobs.
The average salary will vary depending on hours (but NMW is common), however, staff often make additional tips.
General duties of bar and pub staff:
Taking drink orders from customers and serving them their drinks (sometimes food, too)
Keeping the bar area clean and tidy
Washing glasses
Restocking the bar
Communicate with other FOH and BOH staff
The working hours of bartenders and other bar staff are often flexible, but candidates will likely be required to work during weekends, often until late in the evening/early in the morning. Employers are likely to require their staff to be flexible and open to working overtime.
What do waiting staff do?
Waiting staff would prepare tables, greet customers, take orders, advise on menu choices, serve drinks and food to customers and deal with bill payments in cafés, restaurants, pubs, and at large events.
What do you need to work in a bar or pub?
There are no academic qualifications required for bar and pub staff roles, however, it is common for employers to require at least one years’ experience in a similar role, or have training in serving or cocktail making, dependant on the position.
Bar/pub staff roles are suited to people who want a role in which they can meet new people, learn new skills and work in a fast-paced, lively and exciting environment.
Contact the Hospitality Division Team
Email the Hospitality Division at hospitality@stafffinders.co.uk