Staff role guide

Check the role before you apply.

Use this page to compare the main VERGO roles. It should help you choose the positions that match your experience, pace and presentation standard before you submit the form.

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Roles

Main roles on the apply form.

The same person may be a fit for more than one role, but the standards are not identical. Read the detail below, then tick the roles that genuinely fit your experience.

Bartender

Fast, guest-facing bar service.

Best for people who can work cleanly under pressure, serve confidently and keep the bar organised during busy periods.

Cocktail basics Guest-facing
  • Prepare and serve drinks quickly and accurately.
  • Keep the bar tidy, stocked and presentation-ready.
  • Stay switched on with guests, tills and service flow.

Barista

Coffee service with consistency.

Best for people who are comfortable on a machine, can keep standards consistent and stay calm during queue-led service.

Coffee machine Speed
  • Make coffees to a reliable standard at pace.
  • Manage setup, cleanliness and stock around the station.
  • Handle direct customer interaction confidently.

Front of house

Greeting, hosting and floor presentation.

Best for polished, guest-aware people who can represent the room well and keep service areas orderly.

Presentation Communication
  • Welcome guests and help direct them smoothly.
  • Support the floor, cloakroom, reception or check-in point.
  • Maintain a calm, professional presence throughout service.

Waiter

Table service and guest support.

Best for people who understand floor service, tray confidence and the basics of polished guest-facing hospitality.

Floor service Tray work
  • Serve food and drink cleanly and on time.
  • Reset tables and keep service areas sharp.
  • Communicate well with supervisors, kitchen and guests.

Chef

Kitchen delivery with professional standards.

Best for experienced kitchen staff who can step into service, prep or event production work without hand-holding.

Kitchen pace Food safety
  • Work cleanly, safely and efficiently during prep and service.
  • Slot into different kitchen environments quickly.
  • Stay reliable on timing, standards and communication.

Kitchen porter

Essential back-of-house support.

Best for people who are dependable, physically steady and comfortable keeping a kitchen moving behind the scenes.

Back of house Reliability
  • Keep wash-up, rubbish and kitchen support tasks moving.
  • Help maintain hygiene, order and readiness in the kitchen.
  • Support chefs with setup and reset tasks where needed.

Runner

Fast support between teams.

Best for sharp, energetic people who can move quickly, follow direction well and keep service flowing without fuss.

Speed Support role
  • Move stock, kit, food or service items where needed.
  • Support front-of-house, bar or kitchen teams as directed.
  • Stay alert, responsive and useful throughout the shift.

Choose carefully

Select only the roles that match your real experience, not the roles you might want later.

Set the right level

Use the experience dropdown honestly. It helps VERGO screen applications faster and more accurately.

Keep the CV aligned

Your uploaded CV should support the roles and experience levels you choose on the form.

Next step

Read the guide, then send the application.

If the role fit is clear, go straight to the apply form. If you want to see live opportunities first, check the job board.

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