Barker’s Tavern is our upscale tavern in Cardiff’s Castle Arcade, serving considered drinks in a warm, characterful room with a strong local feel. It is polished without being precious, busy without losing the human touch and built around proper hospitality. A grounded place to develop your craft, look after regulars and work with a team that takes the trade seriously.

Location: 10-16 Castle Arcade, Cardiff, CF10 1BU

Pay: £12.91 per hour + tips. 100% of the tipjar goes to the team.

Hours: Full-time and part-time available

Experience: Open to all, full training provided

What you’ll be doing

Pouring pints, mixing cocktails and serving spirits to brand specification
Looking after guests with consistent, attentive service
Keeping the bar tidy, stocked and service-ready
Taking cash and card payments accurately
Supporting the team through busy services
Contributing to the standards and atmosphere of the Tavern

Who we’re after

A reliable, hospitable bartender who takes pride in doing the fundamentals brilliantly. You are strong with guests, calm under pressure and happy to muck in wherever the service needs you. Experience is welcome, full training is provided either way.

Benefits and rewards

Money on top of your wage

100% of the tips goes to the team, paid weekly through tipjar
£100 Employee of the Month, voted by the team
£100 staff referral bonus
£50 Castle Arcade gift card for a named Google or TripAdvisor review praising your service
£50 House Cocktail spec test bonus, £50 Classic Cocktail spec test bonus
Star of the Shift recognition, a bottle of wine on Fridays, a bottle of house spirit on Saturdays
Staff drink on Friday and Saturday close shifts at applicable night-trading venues
Stage 1 training paid at your hourly rate, plus a £25 completion bonus

Food and drink on us

25% staff discount across every VTC venue
Free food while you’re on shift
Free coffee, hot drinks and juice, on or off shift

Time off and team culture

Guaranteed birthday off
Christmas Day and New Year’s Day off, every site closes
Paid breaks
Two staff parties a year, plus regular socials

Training and growth

Off-shift mixology, bartending and supplier tasting training
Funded qualifications, including Personal Licence where appropriate
Length-of-service reward, a Champagne three-course dinner for two at Maison de Boeuf
Genuine career progression across the VTC group
Company pension scheme
A non-corporate, people-first culture

How to apply

Apply through Indeed. We read every application.

Pay: From £12.91 per hour

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Referral programme
Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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