Overview
Job title: Cleaner at J D Wetherspoon, The Postern Gate, York. Salary: £12.41. Closing date: 25-10-2025.
Role summary
The ideal applicant is fun, enthusiastic, and passionate. 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 can teach you the skills you’ll need to succeed. Whether you’re looking for a long-term career or extra shifts, if you’re reliable, friendly and enjoy working as part of a team, this role could be perfect for you.
What’s in it 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-5.59am
* 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
Role responsibilities
* Maintain cleanliness in all areas: customer areas, toilets, bar, kitchen, staff areas and outside spaces
* Complete daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks following standard operating procedures
* Use cleaning chemicals and equipment correctly
* Monitor cleaning supplies and notify the manager when more are needed
* Report maintenance and pest-management issues to the manager on duty
* Interact politely with customers (greet, say thank you, and goodbye)
* Complete required induction, role-specific and ongoing refresher training
Progression and development
Most Wetherspoon team leaders and managers started in the kitchen or behind the bar. If you’re looking to progress, we can support development with: structured on-the-job training; apprenticeships and management academies; cross-training into other areas (bar, kitchen, hotel); opportunities to progress into team-leader and shift-leader roles and beyond.
Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome. When you’re at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, we’ll ensure you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.
This role may not be suitable for under-18s because of shift patterns and lone working. Other roles may be available, including front-of-house and kitchen roles.
Hours
Hours per week: 10
Typical daily hours: 6:00 to 8:00 (vary by day)
Employment type
Part-time
Seniority level
Entry level
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitality
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