Bar Assistant

Contract: Temporary until 30th June 2026 / Zero Hours / Hourly Paid

Must be over 18 years of age.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN'S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

The Bar Assistant will support the running of the Student Bar, providing an inviting environment in which the recreational needs of students, members of staff and guests can be met. You will ensure all financial returns from the bar operations are compliant with the relevant legislation relating to the selling of intoxicating drinks.

JOB PURPOSE

· To assist in the running of the Student Bar.

· To Provide an inviting environment in which the recreational needs of students, members of staff and guests can be met whilst optimising financial returns from the bar ensuring all bar operations are in compliance with the relevant legislation relating to the selling of intoxicating drinks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Preparing and serving of food and drinks.

· Glass collecting and cleaning.

· Keeping the bar tidy – both front and rear of house.

· Helping ensure customer have a fun, pleasant visit.

· Ensure that College policies on Health and Safety are implemented and to effect the safe use of all equipment and machinery within the bar.

· Cash and card payment handling.

· Restocking and recording of wastage.

· Follow legislation, requesting ID, reporting and challenging behaviour.

· Support at events held by the college bar, SU, activity events.

· Handovers to the Bar Manager.

In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students, and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.

SAFEGUARDING

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.

HOURS OF WORK

The post holder will be expected to work such hours as are necessary for the proper performance of their duties and responsibilities. This is a zero hours post.

PLACE OF WORK

The principal place of work will be the College's premises based at our Moreton Morrell College. However, the post holder may be required to work on either a temporary or an indefinite basis at any premises at which we may provide services.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:

· Comprehensive training programme

· WCG offers all employees who are carers, the option to request a period of Carer's Leave that is equal to their usual working week, paid at their normal pay.

· Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers

· Superb health and wellbeing support with

· The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield

· Free on-site gym

· Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses

· Cycle to work scheme

· Discounted hair & beauty treatments in our college salons

· Pension schemes

· Free will writing service

· Free car parking on-site

Essential Attainments

• You must be 18 years or older, in line with licensing law.
• Honest, trustworthy, hard-working, reliable and responsible.
• Sociable and able to interact effectively with different types of people.
• Enjoy using your initiative to come up with ideas to help the Bar Manager enhance the Bar's profitability.
• Versatile, flexible and adaptable.
• Previous experience in a customer service environment and ideally bar work.

Job Types: Temporary, Zero hours contract

Contract length: 7 months

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person