Bar staff - #186309
J D Wetherspoon
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Barrow in Furness
Contract type: Full time
Job Ref
654033
Job Title
Bar staff
Pub
The Furness Railway, Barrow-in-Furness
Salary
£12.81
Closing Date
13-05-2026
Vacancy Description
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?
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
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:
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.
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
16
Monday Hours
Flexible
Flexible
Tuesday Hours
Flexible
Flexible
Wednesday Hours
Flexible
Flexible
Thursday Hours
Flexible
Flexible
Friday Hours
Flexible
Flexible
Saturday Hours
Flexible
Flexible
Sunday Hours
Flexible
Flexible
Apply
654033
Job Title
Bar staff
Pub
The Furness Railway, Barrow-in-Furness
Salary
£12.81
Closing Date
13-05-2026
Vacancy Description
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
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 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
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.
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.
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
16
Monday Hours
Flexible
Flexible
Tuesday Hours
Flexible
Flexible
Wednesday Hours
Flexible
Flexible
Thursday Hours
Flexible
Flexible
Friday Hours
Flexible
Flexible
Saturday Hours
Flexible
Flexible
Sunday Hours
Flexible
Flexible
Apply
How to apply
To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.
Post a resumeSimilar jobs
Trainee Degree Deck Officer Cadet – Merchant Navy
James Fisher and Sons plc,
Barrow in Furness
1 day ago
About The Role Trainee Degree Deck Officer Cadet – Merchant Navy About The Role Imagine waking up to the ocean every day as you train onboard our state-of-the-art fleet of tankers. Our 3-year degree program covers all the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to become a certified Merchant Navy Deck Officer. We are now looking for Deck Cadet Officers to...
Mechanical Technician
Spirit Energy,
Barrow in Furness
1 week ago
HAVE YOU GOT SPIRIT? In operation since 1985, Barrow Gas Terminal is a key piece of the UK’s energy infrastructure and forms part of the Morecambe Bay gas fields. The terminal has played a long‑standing role in processing and delivering natural gas, supporting both local employment and national energy supply. With a focus on safety, environmental sustainability and community engagement,...
Store Colleague - 16 Hours
Pets at Home,
Barrow in Furness
3 weeks ago
Part-time, £12.71 - £12.71 per hour Ref: 38034 Salary: £12.71 - £12.71 per hour Hours: Part-time Contracted Hours: 16 Contract Type: Permanent Location: 3, Cornerhouse Retail Park, Hindpool Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2NE Description Store Colleague Are you passionate about pets and providing exceptional customer service? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Store Colleagues, where...
