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Part Time Bar Staff

Miller & Carter Steakhouse
Pay Estimated pay: £7.67-10.37 per hour

Location Cardiff
Contract time Part time

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4.6

Rated 4.6 out of 10, based on 337 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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About Miller & Carter Steakhouse

Miller & Carter Steakhouse is a steakhouse restaurant chain.

Job description from Miller & Carter Steakhouse

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As Part Time Bar Staff at Miller & Carter - Cardiff The Hayes you will bring your experience and passion to pour, mix and serve delicious drinks for our guests.

Please note you must be at least 18 years old to be considered for this role as it involves the sale of alcohol.

Join us at Miller and Carter, the home of the Steak Geeks. We take the bull by the horns. Picture perfect steaks, butchered, aged and cooked to perfection. We add a special touch to every occasion. If you fancy yourself as a steak geek, we want to hear from you.

All management employees are enrolled onto our unique and industry leading 3 day Steak School, and we are proud as the ONLY restaurant chain to be awarded ‘The Masters of Steak' accreditation.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?
  • Flexible shifts to fit around you!
  • A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether it's date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
  • 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
  • Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
  • Discounts on gym memberships.
  • Never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends!
  • Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS BAR STAFF YOU'LL...
  • Greet, serve, and look after our guests so they go home happy.
  • Work with our team to create a friendly atmosphere our guests will love.
  • Mix, pour, and serve delicious drinks for our guests.
  • Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Job insights from Breakroom

Bar staff

Bar staff serve drinks and food to customers in pubs, restaurants and hotels

What you’ll do as bar staff:

  • Serve drinks and food
  • Deal with customers
  • Take payments
  • Be responsible for health and safety
  • Take orders and listen to customers

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Standing
  • Physical activities
  • Walking
  • Wearing a uniform
  • Anti-social hours
  • Dealing with customers
  • Using a computer

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What employees say

Pay

    Needs improving
  • Most people aren’t paid a living wage

    Do Miller & Carter Steakhouse pay bar staff enough to live on?

    Most people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    93% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Okay
  • Only some people are paid market rates

    Do Miller & Carter Steakhouse pay bar staff market rates?

    Only some people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    64% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do bar staff at Miller & Carter Steakhouse get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    100% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Miller & Carter Steakhouse pay bar staff sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    92% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

    Do bar staff at Miller & Carter Steakhouse do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    71% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do bar staff get of their shift pattern at Miller & Carter Steakhouse?

    Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 29% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 50% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 21% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

    This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

  • Okay
  • Some people worry about their hours

    Do bar staff at Miller & Carter Steakhouse worry about hours?

    Some people worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    64% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do bar staff at Miller & Carter Steakhouse get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    43% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for bar staff at Miller & Carter Steakhouse to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    54% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it for bar staff to book a holiday at Miller & Carter Steakhouse?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    80% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Okay
  • Shifts can get changed at short notice

    Do Miller & Carter Steakhouse managers change bar staff shifts at short notice?

    Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    50% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it for bar staff to take sick leave at Miller & Carter Steakhouse?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    83% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

  • Needs improving
  • People work a lot more hours than their contract

    Do bar staff work the same number they are contracted for at Miller & Carter Steakhouse?

    Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..

    How we know this

    80% of people report working 8 hours or more than their contract.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.

    It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.

    This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.

Workplace

    Okay
  • Only some people feel treated with respect

    Do bar staff at Miller & Carter Steakhouse feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    39% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and May 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Good
  • Most people get proper breaks

    Do bar staff at Miller & Carter Steakhouse get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    75% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful for bar staff to work at Miller & Carter Steakhouse?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    83% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do bar staff at Miller & Carter Steakhouse enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    39% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and May 2024.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do bar staff at Miller & Carter Steakhouse recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Good
  • Most people get enough training

    Do bar staff get enough training when they start at Miller & Carter Steakhouse?

    Most people got enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    85% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are bar staff given support to progress at Miller & Carter Steakhouse?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 62% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Okay
  • Head office only partly understands what’s happening

    Do bar staff think Miller & Carter Steakhouse head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    62% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do bar staff feel well informed about how Miller & Carter Steakhouse is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    38% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

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What Miller & Carter Steakhouse employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Shifts are short so I can pick some up if needed.
    Most of the work is just learning on the job/common sense.

    Worst thing

    Unless you are working a double your not really getting a break.
    Lack of training.

    3.7

    Front of house at Miller & Carter Steakhouse, January 2025

  • Best thing

    Learning new things

    Worst thing

    The pay and the constantly changing shifts, and some of the other workers

    1.5

    Food runner at Miller & Carter Steakhouse, December 2024

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  • Best thing

    Flexible Hours

    Worst thing

    No Breaks. Shifts are scheduled to close but no breaks are given and shifts often last over 6 hours because of closing time. If a break is given it is unpaid

    5.5

    FOH at Miller & Carter Steakhouse, December 2024

  • Best thing

    the people and different types of people you meet.

    Worst thing

    the disrespect and ignorance of the general public to what it is like to work in this type of place. the physicality of such work. the utter stupidity, in regards to working the floor of a restaurant compared to an office, of people in head offices on what changes or targets need to be met

    4.2

    Assistant manager at Miller & Carter Steakhouse, February 2024

  • Best thing

    Deals of food and consistent hours

    Worst thing

    No break even though in working 6+ a day on nightshirts everyday working till at least 11pm every night to maybe even 12

    4.9

    Kitchen assistant at Miller & Carter Steakhouse, January 2024

  • Best thing

    I know alot of people who work there

    Worst thing

    Working till close very night what could be from 10pm to 12pm or later

    3.7

    Kitchen assistant at Miller & Carter Steakhouse, January 2024

  • Best thing

    Can listen to own music, mostly friendly co-workers

    Worst thing

    Late and unfriendly hours, very rushed service due to being understaffed

    5.5

    Commis chef at Miller & Carter Steakhouse, December 2023

  • Best thing

    Customers are nice and the team is nice

    Worst thing

    Some people who work there have the biggest entitlement complexes it actually hurts and when you are the youngest, you kind of just get ordered to run around way more than anyone else and are just expected to do it.

    5.5

    Food runner at Miller & Carter Steakhouse, December 2022

  • Best thing

    Working with people in a team

    Worst thing

    Annoying work hours, means it’s hard to have work life balance

    4.2

    Assistant manager at Miller & Carter Steakhouse, December 2022

  • Best thing

    Real family unit, great tips, 33% discount

    Worst thing

    Stressful, lack of staff, overworked for profit, no meal provided on break, often don't get a break even on an 8 hour shift.

    4.2

    Waiter at Miller & Carter Steakhouse, February 2022

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