Bartender - Berkshire
Be At One
Up to £11.54 per hour
Reading, Berkshire
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Respectful managers
- Proper training
About Be At One
Be At One is a cocktail bar chain.
Job description from Be At One
Location- Be At One
Bartender
We are looking for a Bartender to be what we call Party Starters at Be At One! Be At One is built by bartenders and our goal is not only to train you to become the best bartender you can be, but to guide you into being a leader! You just need a great personality and a natural ability to deliver service in a way that makes a night out something to remember!
Can you…
To be considered for the Bartender position at Be At One you must be 18 or over as the roles involves the sale of alcohol.
A little bit about us…
Here at Be at One, we're the cocktail masters, bringing unbelievable theatre to our guests, whether it be for after-work drinks or getting hyped to hit the dancefloor on a Saturday night! Once your part of our team, you’ll live and breathe blue and gold, bringing unforgettable nights out to everyone all over the nation. You’ll bring the flair and take our guests on a journey of creativity, camaraderie, and endless opportunity. From rum to none, we’ve got the sips to please everyone, and we’re committed to continuously developing and training our team from day one to create the industry leading bartenders we’re famous for. Cheers to your next adventure with us! Be At One, Reading is the cocktail bar taking Gun Street into a whole new league. In the heart of all the action, we serve up over 120 epic cocktails, party vibes and all the best tunes all night. And, with industry-leading bartenders who love a party, our guests are in the best place for a night they won't forget any time soon.
What's in it for you?
At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld. Find out more about a career with Stonegate Group at www.stonegatecareers.co.uk
If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. Please contact Be At One directly.
Job insights from Breakroom
Bar staff
Bar staff serve drinks and food to customers in pubs, restaurants and hotels
What you’ll do as bar staff:
- Serve drinks and food
- Deal with customers
- Take payments
- Be responsible for health and safety
- Take orders and listen to customers
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Walking
- Wearing a uniform
- Anti-social hours
- Dealing with customers
- Using a computer
Map
Reading, Berkshire
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What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Be At One pay bartenders enough to live on?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
39% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Be At One pay bartenders market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
96% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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 paid breaks
Do bartenders at Be At One get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
73% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Be At One pay bartenders 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 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do bartenders at Be At One do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
59% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do bartenders get of their shift pattern at Be At One?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 87% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 13% 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 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do bartenders at Be At One worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
43% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do bartenders at Be At One get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
43% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for bartenders at Be At One 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 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for bartenders to book a holiday at Be At One?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
41% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Be At One managers change bartenders shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
67% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for bartenders to take sick leave at Be At One?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
63% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do bartenders at Be At One feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
90% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do bartenders at Be At One get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
68% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
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
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for bartenders to work at Be At One?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
70% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do bartenders at Be At One enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
75% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do bartenders at Be At One recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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 get enough training
Do bartenders get enough training when they start at Be At One?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
68% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are bartenders given support to progress at Be At One?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 40% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do bartenders think Be At One head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
83% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do bartenders feel well informed about how Be At One is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
45% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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.
What Be At One employees say about their job
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Best thing
The fun you have with your team, you feel like a part of a family, growth in yourself as a person
Worst thing
The guests can be quite difficult sometimes, especially when getting cut off, when other team members don't do their part
Be At One Deputy manager, August 2024
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Best thing
Staff and progression of Bartender oathways
Worst thing
Constantly changing rotas due to random calls
Be At One General manager, March 2024
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