Food & Beverage (Bars) Team Member

Close of applications: 10:00, 10 February 2026

The Role
This role will be ideal for someone who is passionate about customer service and able to deliver it in a way that is appropriate to our student audience. The role will require you to have a strong work ethic, as each of our outlets is busy and has its own unique challenges.
 
Our Food & Beverage (Bars) Team Member role will involve you working flexibly across different areas of our SUSU Food & Beverage service, meaning you will have the opportunity to be cross-trained and develop experience in different areas. We are currently looking specifically for student staff to work across:
•    The Stag’s (bar)
•    The Bridge (café bar)
•    Below Deck (event bar)
•    Redbrick Kitchen (food van)
 
You will work alongside our permanent, core staff and other student staff.
We offer flexible working opportunities with hours to suit you and your studies.
Weekly hours range between 8–16 on average (dependent on your availability).

Please note: This role requires availability to work on 6 June 2026 (Grad Ball). This requirement is essential to our operational needs in delivering one of our key annual events.

Please indicate your availability for this date in your cover letter. If you anticipate any difficulties, you are welcome to outline these so they can be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Social Enterprise
Our popular outlets are a great way to stay busy and meet a variety of people — delivering a friendly and personal service to our many regular customers and ensuring that new customers want to return. Working across The Bridge, The Stag’s, Below Deck and Redbrick Kitchen provides a fast-paced food and drink service environment, from food preparation to serving alcoholic drinks, operating tills, and clearing up.
 
Apply Now
You can easily apply using your CV and covering letter by clicking on 'Apply Now'.

If you have any questions before applying to the role, please contact Frankie Puchades, Venues Manager via email at f.puchades@soton.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 10am, Tuesday 10 February. Please be aware that you may be contacted for interview prior to this date. Should a large number of applications be received, the advert may close early, so we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note feedback will not be provided if you are not shortlisted for interview.  
SUSU is an equal opportunities employer that values a diverse workforce and we want to reflect the student body that we represent. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and will ensure that our recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.