Vaulkhard
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DismissVaulkhard is a hospitality company. They operate pubs, bars, coffee shops, and restaurants across Newcastle. This includes Off Shore 44, Barluga Grey Street, and Central Bean.
vaulkhardgroup.co.ukAbout jobs at Vaulkhard
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Vaulkhard pay a living wage?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
70% 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 July 2024 and April 2026.
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 ÂŁ13.45 per hour, and ÂŁ14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Vaulkhard pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
50% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Vaulkhard pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% 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 July 2024 and April 2026.
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
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Vaulkhard?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 100% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% 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 July 2024 and April 2026.
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
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Vaulkhard workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
80% 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 July 2024 and April 2026.
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.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Vaulkhard managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
70% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and April 2026.
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
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Vaulkhard 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 July 2024 and April 2026.
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.
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Vaulkhard is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
80% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
Vaulkhard job reviews
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Best thing
Getting to learn how to create posher food
Worst thing
I work or I owe 45 hours a week with me being salaried however sometimes my shifts run over for example I can do a 10-21:00 close but not finish until 22:30 this is after already not getting breaks
Chef de partie at Vaulkhard, April 2026
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Best thing
I get paid holidays even though i’m 0 hours! and i can request time off
Worst thing
managers don’t communicate
Head bartender at Vaulkhard, October 2023
Handy to know
Based on 10 Vaulkhard employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 10 Vaulkhard employees