Oval Bar/Retail Staff Wanted - 18+
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have a Great schedule of Cricket coming up at The Oval this summer, with T20’S, THE HUNDRED and The Ashes all happening in the next few months.
We are looking for Confident Bar/Retail team members to help support the running of our Match Day bars, Marquees and Keg units.
Onsite training will ensure you know what needs to be done when working with out teams.
We are looking to build a great consistent team here at the Oval, as we have a great range of dates available to cover everyone’s preference.
Pay Rate - Starting at £11.95
PLEASE NOTE – THIS ROLE WITH REQUIRE SERVING ALCOHOL, PLEASE DON’T APPLY IF YOU ARE UNDER 18/ CAN’T SERVE ALCOHOL.
Working Hours
Main Responsibilities
Based in our busy bars, your main task will be to provide excellent customer service to our guests. You will be required to prepare and serve drinks, replenish stocks, and make knowledgeable alcohol selections to guests. This may include written orders, or the use of electronic till and ordering systems.
Why Work for Compass
No experience is necessary, we provide exceptional customer service training and support to all our new starters.
Compass Exclusive Benefits, Lifestyle Benefits "Perks" Platform, and Health & Wellbeing Support Programs Including Access To Our Employee Assistance Program.
Apply online now via our short application form (only takes 1 minute!). We will be in touch straight away and if successful you could be working in one of our venues within a few days.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Catering & Food Service Contractors
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Oval Bar/Retail Staff Wanted - 18+ roles across Compass Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Catering & Food Service Contractors.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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