Bar Assistant

Job Type: 12 hours per week, term time only, fixed term until 30 June 2026

We are looking to recruit a Bar Assistant to work on a part-time basis during University term time within our student Bar/Café to ensure its smooth running, ensuring excellent presentation and cleanliness at all times.

You will ensure the highest possible standards of food and drink service are achieved. You will prepare drinks and light food to customers, process payment transactions, maintaining food safety records, be responsible for ensuring the Bar/Café is stocked and kept tidy as well as playing an important role in ensuring a friendly welcome to its users. 

The postholder will work 4 hours on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7.30pm – 11.30pm. Cambridge’s academic year starts on 1 October, and term dates can be found here . Due to the sale of alcohol, applicants must be over 18 years old to comply with alcohol licencing laws. 

You will work to high standards, be of smart appearance, have previous experience in a customer facing role and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be confident when working independently at times and have the ability to show initiative. Previous experience working in a bar is desirable. 

In return we can offer a benefits package including:

• 36 days holiday pro rata for part time hours 
• Free meal on shift when kitchens open
• A 6% employer contributory pension scheme
• Free car parking (if available)
• Life assurance x3 salary
• A health cash back scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing programme including free yoga and bootcamp sessions 
• College gym
• College punt hire
• Employee Assistance Programme

To apply for this role, please complete our application available below or submit your CV together with your reasons for applying for this role to [email protected] . 

Closing date: 9am on 28 September 2026 (we reserve the right to close the advert sooner should we appoint prior to this date) 

Application Form

Job Description and Person Specification 

Lucy Cavendish College is committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve. Candidates are requested to complete the Equality Opportunities Monitoring Form  as part of their application. The information provided is anonymous and will not be used in considering your application or given to the selection panel. 

Closing Date: 28 September 2026