Bar Team Member
PopworldThe Breakroom Take
- Great team mates
- People enjoy this job
- Pays all ages fairly
- Respectful managers
- Proper training
About Popworld
Popworld is a night club company run by the Stonegate Pub Company.
Job description from Popworld
Location- Popworld
Bar Team Member
We want our Bar Team Members to be great team players at Popworld! You don’t need any experience to join as a Bar Team Member as we will teach you the rest. We want you to be able to connect with the team and deliver a great experience to our guests.
Can you…
To be considered for the Bar Team Member position at Popworld you must be 18 or over as the roles involves the sale of alcohol.
A little bit about us…
You know what they say… Ain’t no party like a Popworld party! We’re all about the music (pop, duh!), and we play everyone’s fave hits, complete with light-up dancefloors and unmissable drink deals all night long. From shaking up our iconic cocktail range to hitting the dancefloor, we bring that party atmosphere every single time to cities all over the UK. We’re after proud pop lovers who can bring the energy, and we’ll provide the rest. Throwback classics, R&B beats, chart-topping bangers and all the tunes of today – we've got it all, served up with revolving dancefloors, Partinis and drinks deals our guests never want to miss. Whatever they're out for, our team are pros at making sure our guests get that unforgettable Popworld atmosphere time and time again.
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 Popworld directly.
Job Reference: PP1176341PlyBTM
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
Plymouth
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Popworld pay bar staff enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
100% 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 December 2022 and November 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 £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 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 Popworld pay bar staff market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
36% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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 bar staff at Popworld get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
80% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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 Popworld pay bar staff 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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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 bar staff at Popworld do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
45% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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 bar staff get of their shift pattern at Popworld?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 67% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 8% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 17% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 8% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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 bar staff at Popworld worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
58% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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 bar staff at Popworld get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
75% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for bar staff to book a holiday at Popworld?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
91% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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 don’t get changed at short notice
Do Popworld managers change bar staff shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
33% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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 bar staff to take sick leave at Popworld?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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 bar staff work the same number they are contracted for at Popworld?
Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..
How we know this
73% of people report working 8 hours or more than their contract.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do bar staff at Popworld feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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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Only some people get proper breaks
Do bar staff at Popworld get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
50% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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 bar staff to work at Popworld?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
90% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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 bar staff at Popworld enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
90% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do bar staff at Popworld recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
42% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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 bar staff get enough training when they start at Popworld?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
86% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 14 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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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are bar staff given support to progress at Popworld?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 73% 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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do bar staff feel well informed about how Popworld 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 December 2022 and November 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 Popworld employees say about their job
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Best thing
Sometimes it's fun and colleagues get you through the day
Worst thing
Turning up customers noise
Popworld Team leader, August 2022
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Best thing
The team I work with
Worst thing
The customers that I have to cut off because they are too drunk
Popworld Bar staff, May 2022
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