Bars & Catering Assistant - Venues (Foundry and Fusion)
Bars & Catering Assistant - Venues (Foundry and Fusion)
The Role
Do you thrive in fast-paced, high-energy environments? Fancy being part of the team behind some of Sheffield’s biggest and best club nights and live gigs? We’re recruiting new bar staff to join our flex staff team!!
Based within the Sheffield Students’ Union, the Foundry is a three-room club and gig venue with a capacity of 1,800. We host a wide range of events; from iconic club nights like ROAR and Poptarts, to exciting live gigs and student-led events. No two nights are ever the same!
As a member of our bar team, you'll be:
- Serving drinks and creating great customer experiences
- Setting up and closing down the bars
- Keeping things running smoothly (and safely) by following key policies and procedures
- Working shifts that typically run from 18:00pm–23:00pm for gig shifts and 23:00pm–4:00am for club nights.
- Have the opportunity to work in other roles in the outlet such as Box Office, Hygiene and Safety, Cloakroom and as a part of our Welfare Team
Our busy nights include Wednesday and Saturday evenings, so availability on one of these days each week (on average) is required.
Key periods and events we expect all staff to be available to work include Freshers Week (Late September), Halloween (31st October), UXD (December), Varsity Final Roar (March/April) and Summer Social Week (June).
We’re looking for friendly, energetic and resilient team players who are reliable, adaptable and excited to work in a lively, late-night environment.
Opportunities at the Students' Union are intended for all current students at the University of Sheffield, so we highly encourage applications from first and second year students who want to make an impact on the nightlife at the Students' Union!
Key duties in this role include:
- Delivering outstanding levels of customer service at all times
- Maintaining excellent knowledge of products and offers, and communicate these appropriately to customers
- Efficient operation of the tills and accurate processing of transactions
- Ensure compliance with relevant: licencing laws; Food Standards Agency regulations; and health & safety legislation
Application process
Please review our Job Description
You can submit your application by clicking apply, completing our application form outlining and relevant skills, experience and why you are interested in the role. Following the closing date stated on our job adverts, applications will be shortlisted against the criteria outlined in the person specification and job description.
We will contact you by email to let you know whether or not you have been shortlisted to participate in the next stage of the selection process.
If you have any questions about the role, application process or working for Students' Union then please don't hesitate to get touch su-people@sheffield.ac.uk
Location: Sheffield Students' Union
Contract Type: Flexible (zero-hour)
Salary: £12.21 Hourly Rate (plus holiday pay)
Specific Hours: Flexible
(up to 18 hours per week) Must be able to work Wednesday and/or Saturday each week
Closing Date: Sunday 12th April 2026
In-person Interviews/Assessment Dates:
Tuesday 5th May & Thursday 7th May 2026
Start Date:
- Summer Social Week (w/c 8th June)
- Graduation Week (w/c 20th July)
- Freshers Weeks (w/c 14th Sept & w/c 21st Sept)
Details
£12.21 per hour
Location: Sheffield, S10 2TG, GB