Bar Staff

JD Wetherspoon; SHREWSBURY; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known pub chain is seeking bar staff for their location in Shrewsbury. The ideal candidates are enthusiastic individuals with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. No prior experience is required. The role involves taking orders, serving drinks, and providing excellent customer service. With structured training and development opportunities, this role is perfect for those looking for a flexible job or a long-term career in hospitality. A competitive pay rate of £12.31 per hour is offered along with various employee perks.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Free meal and drink when working

20% discount on food, drinks, and accommodation

Bonus scheme up to 19% of pay

Guaranteed-hours and variable-hours contracts

Paid holiday

Free shares (after qualifying period)

Loyalty reward scheme

Qualifications

• Fun, enthusiastic, willing to learn, and able to work under pressure.
• Reliability and friendliness are essential.

Responsibilities

• Taking orders and serving drinks.
• Delivering food and interacting with customers.
• Maintaining cleanliness and health standards.

Job description

Overview

Job Ref 646719

Job Title Bar staff

Pub The Shrewsbury Hotel, Shrewsbury

Salary £12.31

Closing Date 14-02-2026

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

Duties

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

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.

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

• Hours Per Week: 20
• Monday: Flexible
• Tuesday: Flexible
• Wednesday: Flexible
• Thursday: Flexible
• Friday: Flexible
• Saturday: Flexible
• Sunday: Flexible