Sugarhouse Team Member

Sugarhouse Team Member 2026/27
Closing Date: 16/08/2026

The Sugarhouse is the nightclub owned and operated by Lancaster University Students' Union. The Sugarhouse is looking for student staff to work as part of a team providing an efficient and friendly service to students and members alike. They are recruiting for the academic year, on a flexible part time basis.

In this role, candidates can expect a minimum of one shift per week academic year 2026/27; Wednesday, and Friday nights, 10pm to 4am, ad hoc Saturday nights 10pm-4am with occasional additional nights and various days for marketing activity. Hours of work may vary. You also need to be able to work Welcome Week 2026 (26th September - 3rd October 2026) and the last Friday of each term.

Preferred Start Date:21st September 2026

Expected End Date:31st July 2027

Interview Date:25th August 2026

Working Pattern: Approximately 10 Hours per week, M aximum of 20

Location:On the Lancaster University Campus and at the premise of an external employer

Job Description

• To take payment and scan tickets at the front door.
  
• To work behind the bar serving drinks.
  
• To stock the bar with drinks, glasses and ice.
  
• To collect glasses, wash them and return them to the bar.
  
• To work in the cloakroom taking customers' personal belongings and issuing tickets.
  
• To carry out light cleaning duties; including washing tables, mopping floors and maintaining a decent standard of cleanliness in the toilets.
  
• To attend appropriate training sessions.
  
• To attend regular staff meetings.
  
• To be willing to take part in marketing activities for the venue.
  
• To uphold the Union's environmental, sustainable and ethical policies and to carry out similar duties as directed by the Chief Executive or her nominee.

Person Specification

• Due to the nature of the role, the applicant must be 18+.
  
• Current Lancaster University or University of Cumbria student, must be available in academic year.
  
• Polite, friendly and well presented at all times.
  
• Excellent communication skills, both as part of a team and in a forward facing customer service role.
  
• Reliable and trustworthy
  
• Able to stay calm under pressure
• Previous experience in a hospitality role

Working in this role will help develop the following skills and experience:

• Multi-tasking
• Creativity
• Flexibility
• Organisation
• Planning and organising
• Problem solving
• Self-motivation
• Teamwork

Please note: Unless specified otherwise in the advert wording, this role is only open to individuals living in the UK.

Under the terms of this work, we endeavour to provide the advertised number of hours however, hours are not guaranteed and that work may cease if there is a fall in demand.

Adverts that display a closing date should be treated as a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.