Bar Staff

Who We Are

Rock City is one of the UK’s most iconic live music venues and club spaces, right in the heart of Nottingham. For decades, we’ve welcomed huge artists, breakthrough bands, massive club nights and thousands of music lovers through our doors.

Behind every gig, club night and sold-out event is a team of people making it happen, from bar staff and floor teams to production, management, promotions, security, welfare and everything in between.

We’re proud of the energy, personality and hard work our team brings to the venue. It can be busy, loud, late and fast-paced, but it’s also fun, rewarding and full of moments you won’t get in a normal job.

If you love music, nightlife, people and being part of something with a bit of history behind it, Rock City could be the place for you.

Your Role

As a member of our bar team, you'll play a key part in making sure every customer has a great experience. You'll be preparing and serving drinks, taking orders and payments, checking ID where required, and providing friendly, efficient service throughout your shift.

You'll also help keep the bar clean, well-stocked and organised by replenishing stock, changing barrels when needed, collecting and washing glassware, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Working closely with the rest of the team, you'll help keep service running smoothly during both quieter periods and busy events.

We're looking for people who are happy to get stuck in wherever they're needed. Whether that's helping another bar, supporting floor staff, assisting with opening or closing duties, or keeping the venue looking its best, you'll be an important part of the team that keeps everything running behind the scenes as well as in front of the bar.

About You

Experience is always welcome, but attitude matters most. We're looking for people who are friendly, reliable, and willing to learn. If you enjoy working with people, take pride in doing a good job, and can stay positive when things get busy, you'll fit in well with our team.

You'll be someone who can work well with others, communicate clearly, and use your initiative when needed. Working here can be fast-paced, so you'll need to be organised, adaptable, and happy to get stuck in wherever help is needed.

You don't need years of bar experience to apply. If you bring a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed. We're looking for people who are dependable, take responsibility for their work, and want to be part of a team that looks out for each other.

The Rewards

As part of the team you'll have access to a range of perks:

• Guestlist access for gigs, club nights and DHP Festivals
• Drinks tokens for nights out at Rock City
• 50% discount on food and drinks at our venues
• A subsidided staff taxi scheme for late shifts
• Wagestream, giving you early access to earned wages, savings tools and discounts at hundreds of retailers and hospitality brands
• Annual Christmas Party and Awards Night, plus regular team socials through the year
• Complimentary hygiene products in staff facilities
• Free takeaway food on selected busy shifts
• Enhanced pay on New Years Eve and Boxing Day
• Access to our Mental Health First Aid programme and employee well-being support
• Staff kitchen stocked with tea, coffee, food and snacks