Bar & Event Assistant Hours: Part time (12 hours per week, flexible)
Department Commercial Services Location Birmingham, England Salary £26,266 to £28,995 per annum pro rata Permanent Post Type Part Time Release Date 11 May 2026 Closing Date 23.59 hours BST on Monday 25 May 2026 Reference E726016
Role Summary
We are looking for a Bar and Events Assistant to join the team at The Pavilion. In this role, you will support the delivery of a wide range of events and bar services, helping to create a welcoming, professional, and enjoyable experience for students, staff, and external customers.
You will play a key part in ensuring all spaces are prepared and maintained to a high standard, while delivering excellent customer service at all times. The role involves working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, supporting bar operations, event set-ups, and maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and professionalism.
This is a varied, hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives under pressure, and takes pride in delivering great service.
Key responsibilities
* Deliver excellent customer service to students, staff, and external customers
* Prepare and serve drinks in line with licensing regulations
* Operate the till, take orders, and process payments accurately
* Restock the bar and maintain stock levels during service
* Collect glassware and carry out cleaning duties throughout shifts
* Assist with event set-up, room layouts, and breakdowns
* Support the delivery of internal and external sports and events
* Work effectively as part of a team in a busy, fast-paced environment
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety at all times
* Carry out manual handling tasks as required
* Undertake any duties delegated by the Bar Supervisor
* The post holder must be 18 years of age or over
* Experience of bar work and events
* The post holder must be flexible to work Monday to Sunday, including daytime, evening and late-night shifts.
* Basic knowledge of licensing laws
* Experience working large scale events
Further Information
For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Hayley Nickolls, Assistant Centre Manager by email hayley.nickolls@bcu.ac.uk
* Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
* Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
* Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
* Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.
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