Job Title: Casual Shift Leader / Key Holder
Location: The Three Cranes, Rotherham
About Us: We're not your average bar. The Three Cranes is an independent, offbeat venue known for its quirky personality, unique cocktails, and a packed calendar of live music, themed nights, and one-off events. We're a space where regulars feel at home, newcomers feel welcomed, and creativity thrives. We are family friendly, and are a safe space for all. Visit our Facebook page to see what we're all about:
The Role:
We're looking for a confident and reliable Casual Shift Leader / Key Holder to join our team.
This role is perfect for someone who loves hospitality, thrives in a lively atmosphere, and can step up to lead shifts when needed. You'll be the go-to person on duty, ensuring smooth service, supporting staff, and keeping the vibe fun while staying professional.
Our Shift Leader/Key Holder will be responsible for open and close, cashing out, general bar service, stock management, staff supervision and miscellaneous duties.
Responsibilities:
* Act as the shift leader whilst on duty, including opening/closing the venue and handling cash and security.
* Supervision of junior staff.
* Lead and support the team on busy nights, ensuring service runs smoothly.
* Deliver excellent customer service with a friendly, approachable, and down-to-earth attitude.
* Handle any issues that pop up on shift with calmness, confidence, and common sense.
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and compliance.
* Be a brand ambassador for our quirky, community-focused vibe.
About you:
* Aged 18+
* Confident and comfortable with lone working.
* Previous bar, floor, or hospitality leadership experience preferred (but not essential if you've got the right attitude).
* A natural leader who can motivate a team and keep things running smoothly.
* Comfortable handling cash, keys, and responsibility.
* Flexible and reliable—you don't mind late nights or varied shifts.
* Passionate about great drinks, great service, and great events.
* General hard work/can do attitude with the initiative to find work for yourself and the team during quieter periods.
* Quick-thinking and solution-focused when challenges arise.
* Enjoys working in a fun, creative, and sometimes unpredictable environment.
The following skills would be preferred but are not essential:
* working with a coffee machine (making a range of coffees)
* awareness of alcohol/premises licensing laws
Hours:
Initial hours may only be one or two shifts a month but extra shifts will be available for staff that excel. Shifts will include weekday evenings, weekend day shifts and weekend evenings.
We will ask you to confirm your availability at the start of your employment and then each month we will send you a list of available shifts for you to select from.
Shifts:
The majority of shifts will be evenings and/or weekends.
Wage:
starting at £12.50ph, but will be based on experience and skills (and as such may be higher if the right person applies).
Perks/Benefits:
Casual, flexible shifts.
Casual dress.
Staff discounts on snacks and drinks.
Free soft-drinks and hot drinks on shift.
A chance to be part of a creative, independent venue with lots of personality.
Opportunities to grow with us as we expand our events and offerings.
Please send your CVs direct to or apply via Indeed.
We anticipate a large response, and as such, we may not be able to reply to everyone but will endeavour to do so.
We will be shortlisting quickly and hopefully interviewing week commencing 22/09/25 with an aim for the successful candidate beginning their role in early October.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
Application question(s):
* Are you comfortable lone working?
* Are you willing and able to work long and antisocial hours (Including weekend and evenings)?
* Do you have experience managing/supervising staff? If so, how many years experience of this do you have?
Location:
* Rotherham S60 1PT (preferred)
Work Location: In person