Barista jobs in United Kingdom

Are you looking to experience the extraordinary and help create unforgettable moments?

Want to work for a company named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work?

Be part of something exciting. Be part of the show.

The University of Wolverhampton at The Halls is looking for energetic, resilient, and customer-focused Bar Staff to join our team. If you've got experience handling cash, pouring pints, and keeping your cool when it gets busy and delivering excellent customer service, we want to hear from you!

This isn't just any bar job — this is your chance to be part of unforgettable live events, working in the heart of the action.

• Welcoming guests with a smile and making them feel safe, relaxed, and ready to enjoy the show.
• Serving and presenting drinks quickly, efficiently, and with style – always delivering a Best‑In‑Class service.
• Keeping the bar and venue looking spotless so our guests can focus on the performance.
• Letting customers know about our latest drinks and promotions.
• Pitching in with the wider team when needed – from scanning tickets to helping our access customers.
• Making every guest's night out feel like something special.

• Previous bar and/or cash‑handling experience.
• Someone who stays positive, friendly, and unflappable under pressure (angry customer? Long queue? No problem).
• A natural people‑person who enjoys delivering great service.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and those last‑minute gig nights.
• A team player who's proactive, reliable, and ready to get stuck in.

• You'll be part of a team that thrives on live events – no two shifts are ever the same.
• You'll get to work in a buzzing venue that hosts unforgettable performances.
• You'll gain great experience in live entertainment, hospitality, and customer service.

So, if you're ready to roll up your sleeves, keep the drinks flowing, and be part of nights people will talk about for years, apply now!

We'll give you a thorough induction and training in the role so you are set up for success.

Where: You'll be based at the venue in Wolverhampton. You will need to be available to work evenings and weekends at events (5pm-11pm) and also during the day for some events. We send out the shifts we need people to work a month in advance from our rota system and ask that you pick shifts regularly each month.

When: Assessment centres will be held 17 and 18 January 2026.

We need people to start work with us on 1 and 2 February 2026.

Find out why our employees love working here:

AEG is an inclusive organisation where we value everybody's contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We go the extra mile, for our customers and each other, every time. We are always open to new ideas and respect all perspectives. We support and bring out the best in each other. We really value our people and inspire them to be the best in class, always!

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignement, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

We know that diverse teams make the strongest teams. That's why we actively encourage people from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

If this role excites you but you're wondering whether you meet every single requirement – don't hold back. If you've got most of what we're looking for and you're passionate about what we do, we'd love to hear from you. You might be exactly who we need, in this role or another.

Because at AEG Europe, we believe that the best ideas come from the most inclusive teams – and we're building a workplace where everyone can thrive.