Bar Staff – Bletchley

Newstaff Employment Agency in Milton Keynes is currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Bar Staff to work at Arena MK in Bletchley, Milton Keynes.

This is an opportunity to join a friendly and welcoming hospitality team, providing drinks service during events at a busy venue. We are looking for hardworking individuals who enjoy interacting with customers, thrive in a lively environment and take pride in delivering excellent customer service.

The role involves serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, operating tills and card payment machines, and helping to ensure guests receive a positive experience throughout each event.

Location: Arena MK, Bletchley, Milton Keynes
Salary: £12.71 per hour plus accrued holiday pay
Working Hours: Variable shifts, with starts from 9:00am and finishes between 5:30pm and 1:00am, depending on events
Job Type: Bar Staff – Event Hospitality
Industry: Hospitality / Events / Bar Service
Age Requirement: Applicants must be aged 18 or over
Experience Required: Good customer service skills; previous bar experience beneficial

Please note: We do not process applications submitted via third-party websites (except jobfindr, Reed, and Workable). To ensure we review your application, please apply directly through our official website.

Key Responsibilities

Serve customers a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Pour and serve draught beer accurately and efficiently.
Prepare and serve wine, spirits and other alcoholic beverages.
Serve hot drinks, soft drinks and other refreshments.
Provide friendly, professional and efficient customer service.
Operate electronic tills and card payment machines.
Process card transactions accurately and efficiently.
Maintain a clean, tidy and organised bar area.
Replenish drinks, cups and other bar supplies when required.
Assist with setting up bar areas before events.
Support clearing and tidying bar areas following events.
Follow responsible alcohol service procedures and age verification requirements.
Work efficiently during busy periods and high-volume events.
Communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
Respond politely to customer enquiries and requests.
Follow venue hygiene, health and safety procedures.
Handle drinks and equipment safely and responsibly.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude throughout each shift.
Support colleagues to ensure smooth bar operations.
Help create a welcoming atmosphere for guests attending events.

All payments are made by card, so no cash handling is required.

Essential Skills & Experience

Must be aged 18 or over.
Good customer service and communication skills.
A friendly, approachable and enthusiastic personality.
A positive attitude and willingness to work hard.
Ability to work effectively as part of a hospitality team.
Confidence interacting with customers in a busy environment.
Willingness to serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Ability to use, or learn to use, electronic tills and card payment machines.
Good attention to detail when processing customer orders.
Ability to remain calm and professional during busy events.
A reliable, punctual and honest approach to work.
Flexibility to work different shifts according to event schedules.
Availability for late finishes, potentially up to 1:00am.
Awareness of responsible alcohol service and customer safety.
A professional and presentable appearance.
Willingness to assist colleagues with different hospitality duties.

Previous experience working in a bar, pub, restaurant, hotel or event venue would be advantageous, although candidates with strong customer service skills and the right attitude are encouraged to apply.

Applicants based in Milton Keynes, Bletchley or nearby areas are particularly encouraged to apply due to the venue location and variable finishing times.

Candidates should ensure they have suitable transport arrangements for late-night shifts.

Why Join?

Competitive hourly pay of £12.71.
Accrued holiday pay for hours worked.
Work at Arena MK, a busy event venue in Bletchley.
Join a friendly, welcoming and supportive hospitality team.
Flexible event-based shifts.
Opportunity to work in a lively hospitality environment.
Gain experience serving customers at events.
Develop valuable bar service and customer service skills.
Work alongside enthusiastic hospitality colleagues.
No cash handling required.
Opportunity to gain further hospitality and events experience.
Support from the Newstaff Employment Milton Keynes recruitment team.

How to Apply

Interested in this hospitality job in Bletchley? Don’t hang about—send us your CV, and one of our friendly team members at Newstaff Hospitality Recruitment Agency will be in touch soon.

Do you have any questions or require additional information about our current warehouse vacancies? Feel free to contact Nikki at 01908 087 154 or email your CV directly to [email protected].

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Questions about this role? Contact Nikki on 01908 087 154 or email [email protected].