Overview
Salary: £15.19 per hour
Shift hours: Full Time
We’re currently recruiting a dedicated Bar Staff to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Northern Ireland on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.
Location: Student Union, Ulster University Magee Campus, Derry/Londonderry
Hours: 35 hrs
Salary: 15.19 per hour
Join our team at the Student Union, Ulster University Magee Campus, where you’ll play a key role in delivering an outstanding food and beverage experience in a vibrant, student-focused environment. As a Bar Supervisor, you will lead by example in a fast-paced hospitality setting, ensuring exceptional customer service, maintaining high operational standards, and supporting your team to create a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff and visitors.
The successful candidate will have previous supervisory experience in a hospitality or bar environment, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding service. You will also be responsible for cash handling, stock control, food safety, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and support the day-to-day operation of the bar and service areas.
Prepare, serve and present food and beverages
Maximise sales opportunities through excellent product knowledge and upselling.
Operate the till accurately, process payments and balance cash records.
Assist with stock ordering, deliveries, stock rotation and inventory control.
Ensure all food safety, hygiene and Health & Safety procedures are followed.
Support hospitality events and campus functions as required.
Lead, motivate and support colleagues to deliver excellent service.
Attend all mandatory training sessions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Criteria
Previous supervisory experience within a bar, hospitality or catering environment.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Experience handling cash and maintaining accurate records.
Flexible approach with the ability to work evenings, weekends and busy event periods.
Desirable Criteria
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a bartender or bar supervisor.
Experience in stocktaking and inventory management.
Food Safety/HACCP qualification.
NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Hospitality, Food Service or a related discipline.
Some of the Benefits We Offer
Free meals while at work.
Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available.
Career pathways to support career progression and skills development.
Access to learning and development programmes, including hundreds of online training courses.
Flexible working to support work-life balance.
Additional Leave Purchase Scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Wellbeing initiatives and mental health support.
Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes.
Regular colleague discounts and exclusive offers.
Opportunities to work in a vibrant university environment with a varied calendar of student events.
And many more!
About Us
At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join Compass Group, you become part of a supportive team of passionate individuals committed to delivering outstanding service to the organisations we partner with.
Based at the Student Union, Ulster University Magee Campus, you’ll work in a dynamic and energetic environment, supporting students, staff and visitors while gaining valuable experience in one of Northern Ireland’s leading university settings.
We are dedicated to investing in our people, supporting career development, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of criminal history, in line with applicable legal requirements.
Reference: com/0907/99422001/52819545/NI
Location: Londonderry
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