Bar Staff Bristol, England
Job description
LOCATION: Thekla, Bristol, BS1
HOURS OF WORK: Part time, zero-hour contract (flexible according to operational demands, evenings & late nights are essential)
SALARY: starting from £9.68/hr per hour, depending upon age & length of service, plus benefits
DHP Family are one of the UK’s most exciting and creative entertainment companies - a leading player in the music and night life entertainment sector. We have circa 300 employees across 7 sites in the UK, including our Head Office function in Nottingham. We have been operating venues and organising concerts for 30 years and since then our ever-growing family has expanded to also run its own ticketing, festivals and band management.
We believe our big company capability and small company ethics make us unique.
Thekla is a live music venue and nightclub on board a former cargo ship which has been moored in Bristol harbour for over 35 years. The venue has been part of DHP Family since 2006.
Job Purpose
We are looking for enthusiastic bartenders to provide an excellent level of customer service, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere to all our customers – specifically to ensure everyone has a great time, safely. Emphasis will be on service standards, health & safety and upkeeping venue standards.
Previous experience in a similar role is preferred, but not essential as training will be provided.
If you want to join a dynamic and outgoing team who are passionate about the entertainment industry, this role may be for you.
Essential Requirements
- A right to work and live in the UK, with accompanying documentation.
- Able to converse in English.
- Reliable and hold a positive, can do attitude.
- Be self-motivated and able to work to own initiative without supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation, service and presentation of beverages in accordance with customer orders, quickly and efficiently, in line with our high standards.
- Delivery of excellent customers service to all customers at all times.
- Assessing bar customers’ needs and preferences and making recommendations where possible.
- Assisting in maintaining the cleanliness of both front of house and back of house areas throughout your shift.
- Able to perform tasks in a timely, efficient fashion.
- Keep up to date with current promotions and products.
- Always adhere to all company policies and procedures, and licensing laws.
- Carry out instructions given by team supervisors and/or management.
- Maintain professional knowledge by completing ongoing in-house training.
- To ensure the venue is operating at a safe and excellent level of service.
In return we will offer:
- Team building and social events.
- Free/discounted entry to club and gig events
- Discount on drinks throughout all DHP Venues in UK
- Flexible working hours
- Developmental and promotional opportunities within a multi-site UK Company
- On-going support and a welcoming environment
As a DHP Family venue, at Thekla we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value all applications, however due to the volume of response we are currently receiving, we are only able to contact candidates whose skills and experience closely match our requirements.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Salary: £9.68-£10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Sunday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol BS1 4RB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
- customer Service: 1 year (preferred)
- Bartending: 1 year (preferred)
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 16 - 24 per week
Salary: From £9.68 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- BRISTOL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
- customer Service: 1 year (preferred)
- Bartending: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: THEKLABAR01
