Bar Assistant

Bar staff in the darkroom will take responsibility for the serving of customers in the bar. This will involve taking drinks orders, preparing the drinks and taking payments.  They will also follow the leadership

of the shift leaders and bar manager to ensure the bar is kept in a safe and hygienic place.  The bar plays a key role in students experience at UAL so bar staff play a key role in this experience. Hospitality experience is desirable but not necessary.

Job Responsibilities

• Serving customers – Bar staff will spend the majority of their time serving customers, this means being able to speak confidently with other students and demonstrate a good knowledge of products sold in the bar.  They will also be friendly and approachable. 
• Follow the instructions of shift leaders and the bar manager – Bar staff will play a key role in the completion of daily cleaning jobs that they will complete under the direction of either the shift leaders or the bar manager. Following the training procedures outlined by the bar manager is crucial to ensure the bar can be operated safely and hygienically. 
• Show creative initiative – this might involve suggesting potential events which might be popular with students, introducing new seasonal cocktail menus or drinks deals.  The darkroom is a student bar first and foremost, this also extends to the staff there is an opportunity for all staff members to take a degree of ownership of the bar to ensure it reflects the general interests of the UAL student body.   
• Demonstrate a friendly demeanour behind the bar – it is important that students on both sides of the bar feel comfortable while visiting the Darkroom, therefore it is paramount that shift leaders are friendly approachable presence. 

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