Bartender
Las Iguanas
£8.60 - £11.68 per hour plus tips
Reading
Part time
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Recommended by students
- Respectful managers
About Las Iguanas
Las Iguanas is a restaurant chain. They serve Latin American food.
Job description from Las Iguanas
Shake Things Up as a Bartender at Our Urban Cantina!
Do you have a passion for hospitality, a knack for memorizing cocktail specs, and a flair for creating beautiful drinks? Look no further! At Las Iguanas, we’re all about vibrant energy, unforgettable experiences, and a sense of escape. Recognised as a Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work 2024’, our South American-inspired urban cantina is where passion meets flavour, If you take pride in your craft, have a great personality, and believe that teamwork makes the dream work, we want you!
Why Iguanas?
- 50% Employee Discount off food and drink across all Big Table Group Brands.
- 25% Friends and Family Discount
- Negotiable contracts and flexible working opportunities available
- Referral bonus
- We Care program including: 24/7 virtual GP, second medical opinion, mental health support and counselling, Get Fit Program, healthy diet support.
- Free meals on shift
- Access to wages before pay day
- Salary Finance- access to savings and loans
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Discounts on Merlin Entertainment, Alton Towers, Legoland etc
- Lots of Competitions including opportunities to win trips to Mexico, Brazil, and Cuba! Not to mention our amazing team parties.
- Spend and save giving access to hundreds of on-line retailers, with the added bonus of 10% cash back,
As a Bartender, you will be responsible for:
- Delivering consistent and memorable service time after time to our guests
- Keeping a well-stocked bar with an adequate supply of key ingredients
- Be passionate, dynamic and creative and have excellent attention to detail
- Be used to working at pace and be thorough and organised
- Be great at working within a high energy team environment
- Have a sparkling personality that guests just love!
Ready to mix things up and be the life of the party? Join us as a Bartender at Las Iguanas and welcome our guests with a smile and a perfect cocktail! ??
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
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What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Las Iguanas pay bartenders enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
83% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 12 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 Las Iguanas pay bartenders market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
85% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 13 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 Las Iguanas get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
100% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 13 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.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do bartenders at Las Iguanas do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
83% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 12 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 Las Iguanas?
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 13 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.
Needs improving
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Most people worry about their hours
Do bartenders at Las Iguanas worry about hours?
Most people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
85% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 13 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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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do bartenders at Las Iguanas get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
69% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 13 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 Las Iguanas to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
42% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 12 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 Las Iguanas?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
38% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 13 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.
Needs improving
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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do Las Iguanas managers change bartenders shifts at short notice?
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
75% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 12 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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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for bartenders to take sick leave at Las Iguanas?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
70% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 10 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.
Needs improving
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People work a lot more hours than their contract
Do bartenders work the same number they are contracted for at Las Iguanas?
Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..
How we know this
85% of people report working 8 hours or more than their contract.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do bartenders at Las Iguanas feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 13 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 Las Iguanas get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
83% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 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 Las Iguanas?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
77% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 13 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 Las Iguanas enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
80% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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Most people recommend their team
Do bartenders at Las Iguanas recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
69% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 13 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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Only some people get enough training
Do bartenders get enough training when they start at Las Iguanas?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 12 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 Las Iguanas?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 60% 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 10 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.
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Head office only partly understands what’s happening
Do bartenders think Las Iguanas head office understands what's happening where they work?
Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
64% 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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 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 Las Iguanas is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
64% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 11 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 Las Iguanas employees say about their job
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Best thing
The food's ok, and it's nice when you don't have managers on your back stressing you out
Worst thing
Some managers do absolutely nothing as if it's above them to do parts of their job
Las Iguanas Server, April 2024
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Best thing
When I do cheffing or front of house
Worst thing
The way people treat you
Las Iguanas Kitchen porter, September 2023
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