Bar staff, Bishop Auckland

Job Ref: 655359.

Pub: The Stanley Jefferson, Bishop Auckland.

Salary: £12.81 per hour.

Hours per week: 15 hours (flexible schedule).

Closing Date: 30-05-2026.

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.

• 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‑5.59 am.
• 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.

• Taking orders, preparing, dispensing and serving drinks to the correct specification, 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.
• Maintaining 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.

• 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.

No prior experience required. We look for:

• A good attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Reliability, friendliness and a team‑player mindset.
• Willingness to work 15 hours per week with flexible shift patterns across mornings, evenings, weekends and late finishes.

Under‑18s may attract a lower rate of pay, in line with national guidelines.