Bartender
Loungers
The Breakroom Take
- Free food
- People enjoy this job
- Recommended by students
- Paid breaks
- Respectful managers
About Loungers
Loungers operate two UK chains of all-day bar and restaurants - Lounge and Cosy Club.
Job description from Loungers
As one of our Bartenders, you'll get a competitive and fair hourly rate with tips alongside:
- A commitment to prioritise your work life balance- including 2 days off and a weekend off every six weeks
- Fair rotas with hours spread fairly and changes kept to a minimum
- Christmas day off!
- Meals on every shift and paid breaks
- Mystery Diner bonus (extra 50p p/h worked that week)
- Power over your pay with Wagestream
- Unlimited 50% off staff discount across both Cosy Club and Lounge from day one!
- Focus on your development and progression and a clear understanding on how you are able to do this
- Fabulous incentives to win each month - including spa breaks, trips abroad, food and drink hampers and tickets to festivals
- An invitation to the most talked-about staff party in hospitality- Loungefest
Most importantly we will ensure you are made to feel welcome at Cosy Club.
As our Bartender, one shift, you're a barista, the next, a cocktail connoisseur. Imagine the clinking of cups as you pour our guest's chosen tea and coffee order. Then, the anticipation as you build a new cocktail before keenly interested eyes - a cocktail our guest absolutely should try. That's just how we do it, and we always anticipate our guests' needs.
Each shift will provide variety, from being a brilliant barista to a cocktail connoisseur, you will raise the bar with your personality. You will be outgoing and enjoy engaging with our customers.
Your passion determines your place with us, and your enthusiasm for wine, coffee, mocktails, or whatever you love, will see you succeed.
Interested?
Apply today and be part of our growing business!
* Please note we can only employ staff aged 18 or over due to the nature of our business.
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
What employees say
Pay
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Loungers pay bar staff enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
92% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Loungers pay bar staff market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
56% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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.
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Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age
Do bar staff at Loungers get paid the same regardless of age?
Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.
See what Loungers pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and November 2024.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do bar staff at Loungers get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
43% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 Loungers pay bar staff sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
96% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 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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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do bar staff at Loungers do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
75% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 Loungers?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 96% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 4% 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 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 Loungers worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
63% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do bar staff at Loungers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
56% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for bar staff at Loungers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
64% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 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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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for bar staff to book a holiday at Loungers?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
74% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 can get changed at short notice
Do Loungers managers change bar staff shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
65% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 Loungers?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
47% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 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 Loungers?
Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..
How we know this
100% of people report working 8 hours or more than their contract.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 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 bar staff at Loungers feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 Loungers get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
41% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 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.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for bar staff to work at Loungers?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
72% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 Loungers enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
85% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do bar staff at Loungers recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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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Only some people get enough training
Do bar staff get enough training when they start at Loungers?
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 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 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 Loungers?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 70% 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 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 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.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do bar staff think Loungers 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
87% 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 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 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 bar staff feel well informed about how Loungers is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
62% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 Loungers employees say about their job
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Best thing
People I meet on a day to day bases. And friends I've made with colleagues
Worst thing
Hours and treated by the higher staff like supervisors and managers
Loungers Front of house staff, November 2024
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Best thing
• Speaking to customers
• discount on food out of shiftWorst thing
• Don't get long breaks
• Not getting food on most shifts
• Certain higher ups can be rude at times
• bad payLoungers Front of house, November 2024
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