Front of House / Bar Work
Do you love the buzz of the Harbourside? We’re looking for hospitality professionals, to join us at the iconic Arnolfini — serving everything from our award-winning beers to cocktails and fine wines.
Our taproom teams are the face of our Wiper and True brand and as ambassadors for the company are expected to represent the brand and our values on shift and at any taproom events. The Front of House role suits someone who is a great team player, with high standards of service, cleanliness and professionalism.
The Role
We are looking for versatile, high-energy, hardworking Front of House staff who thrive in a bustling environment. You’ll be joining a team that takes pride in an exceptional drink offering and provides excellent customer experiences.
Key responsibilities
The Perfect Pour: Serving our beautiful range of beers responsibly and with pride, alongside wine, cocktails, spirits and soft drinks.
The Ultimate Host: Welcoming a vast demographic; providing a warm, inclusive, and knowledgeable service to all our guests. The Arnolfini site is a true all-day hospitality hub.
Maintaining Standards: From cellar management to fastidious cleaning, you’ll ensure the bar remains a flagship space for the brand.
Team Spirit: Supporting your colleagues to ensure the venue runs smoothly, even during those busy shifts.
Adhere to the health and safety and standard operating policies and procedures.
Ensure adherence to licensing conditions at all times.
Ensure that all reasonable care is taken for the health and safety of yourself, employees, guests and other persons on the premises.
What We’re Looking For
Weekend Warriors: You must be available to work weekends—this is when the Harbourside is at its liveliest!
Hospitality Pros: Previous experience in a fast-paced bar, pub, brewery, restaurant or café environment is preferred.
Customer Focused: You are calm under pressure and naturally confident with people.
Passion: A genuine interest in craft beer, food and drink, hospitality and the arts goes a long way.
The Right Vibe: You’re proactive, friendly, and excel in a collaborative team environment.
It would be good if you have:
Knowledge of cellar dispense and line cleaning
First aid qualification
Work Environment
Our venues are busy, noisy and they host lots of different events throughout the week.
There is a a harbourside beer garden and independent food offering being provided at the venue.
Why come and work for us?
Wiper and True is a Brewery dedicated to making extraordinary beer and providing an extraordinary place to work and visit. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes trust, inclusivity, team-work and a continuous drive to improve and support each other.
Wiper and True is a registered Living Wage Employer and our benefits include pension, cycle to work and tech schemes, beer and merchandise allowance and family and friends discounts on products and at our taproom and opportunities for continuous professional development. Flexible working and job-shares will be considered.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.
Location: Arnolfini Café Bar, Bush House, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA
Hours: Part-Time (Weekend availability is essential)
Salary: As a Real Living Wage Employer, hourly rate is £13.45.
How to apply
Please click on the apply here link and follow the instructions on our vacancies page and you will be able to upload your CV and answer a couple of questions.
We are happy to make any reasonable accommodations to the application process to ensure any barriers are removed and the process is supportive. If you require any adjustments or support, please get in touch directly via the messaging options in connect or via people@wiperandtrue.com.
By submitting your application to Wiper and True you are agreeing that you have read and understood Wiper and True’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants, which can be found here:
Privacy Notice – Wiper and True
- Department
- Venues
- Locations
- Arnolfini Café Bar
- Hourly salary
- £13.45
- Employment type
- Part-time
- Closing Date
- 25 May, 2026
About Wiper and True
Wiper and True is the result of a genuine passion for quality craft beer, brought to life as an independent, family-run business. The business now employs over fifty talented individuals, united by the pursuit of Beautiful Beer.
The mantra of Beautiful Beer shapes every aspect of the way we do business. Our treatment of our team, suppliers and customers; our impact on the planet; your individual experience in our taprooms: every touchpoint is considered through the lens of Beautiful Beer.