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Bar Soba is a bar company. They serve cocktails and South East Asian-inspired street food.

barsoba.co.uk
4.3

Rating based on 13 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Bar Soba

Pay

    Needs improving
  • Most people aren’t paid a living wage

    Do Bar Soba pay a living wage?

    Most people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    90% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Bar Soba pay sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    90% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

Hours and flexibility

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Bar Soba?

    Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 90% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 0% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 10% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

    This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people worry about their hours

    Do workers at Bar Soba worry about hours?

    Most people worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    70% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Good
  • Most people get a choice of shifts

    Do Bar Soba workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    70% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for Bar Soba workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    60% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Needs improving
  • Shifts get changed at short notice

    Do Bar Soba managers change shifts at short notice?

    Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    80% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people get proper breaks

    Do people at Bar Soba get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    70% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t recommend their team

    Do people at Bar Soba recommend working with their team?

    Not many people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    70% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

Bar Soba job reviews

  • Best thing

    Interacting with really nice customers, leaving early

    Worst thing

    Carrying a tray with really heavy stuff up and down stairs non stop, dealing with rude customers, working in a really hot environment so I sweat a lot, dealing with moody chefs, being bossed around by colleagues who are not managers

    4.1

    Bar Soba Employee, June 2022

Handy to know

How much notice do people get of their shifts?

1 week or less 90% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.

Based on 10 Bar Soba employees

How are people paid?

By the hour 100% of people report they get paid by the hour.

Based on 10 Bar Soba employees

What contracts are people on?

80%
zero hours
20%
part time

Based on 10 Bar Soba employees