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.

The ideal applicant

We’re 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 you’ll need to succeed.
Whether you’re looking for a long-term career or just some extra shifts, if you’re 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

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 go’ standards, 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

Essential requirements

All of the training which we provide will teach you everything you need to know to succeed, but there are a few essential requirements you’ll need to start:

Have a proof of right to work
Have a bank account in your own name
Be able to converse in English and to understand the language to complete training and other duties associated with your job role.
Have a fixed place of residence within reasonable travelling distance of your place of work.
Basic computer literacy

Progression and development

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 you’re at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, we’ll ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.

If a high number of applications is received, this vacancy may close early.