Vacancy assistant bar staff

STUK is an international arts house that cares for artists and audiences across generations, bringing them together and seeking an active relationship between the two. A House for Dance, Image and Sound in which experience, encounter and dialogue are central. STUK brings a multi-layered, international programme with a focus on established values, new voices and experimentation. Diversity and inclusion, sustainability, fair practice and fair pay are shared values and goals in its operation. On the site you will find several performance spaces, a cinema room by ZED, artist studios for residency work, a participatory operation STEK and the cosy STUKcafé.

STUKcafé is the beating heart of the arts center: the place with a wide array of activities and events where people come together for culture, socializing, and experiencing. In addition to its daily operations, the café organizes its own program full of parties, free concerts, and festivals, complemented by fresh bottom-up initiatives. Think of energetic club nights, atmospheric Jazz on Sunday concerts, sing-along fun at Allez Chantez, and dance nights featuring salsa, lindy hop, and tango. Furthermore, the hospitality team is responsible for venue rentals, including receptions, conferences, and (wedding) parties. No day is the same, and the audience is as diverse as the offerings. STUKcafé is alive – and you can be right in the middle of it. Finally, the menu revolves around local, healthy, and vegetarian products. The daily fresh vegetarian buffet is a real draw for visitors and groups looking to enjoy a cozy lunch together.
 

STUKcafé is looking for an assistant bar staff, at least 1 night per week. 

Positioning of the function

STUKcafé is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic assistant bartender (m/f/x). Student or non-student, part-time or flexi for a fixed term with a minimum of 1 fixed evening per week.

As an assistant bartender, you will be part of STUK's warm and diverse hospitality team. The team consists of the daily management, the café coordinator, and two cooks. Together, the daily management and the café coordinator form the team leaders of the bar crew, while the cooks are responsible for the catering of the café and the arts center.

You will work closely with a core group of 4 to 5 bartenders, a larger group of 10 to 15 assistant bartenders, and occasionally with enthusiastic volunteers. This places you in a dynamic and social work environment where collaboration is key.

What are your tasks?

• You work behind the bar: you pour and prepare hot and cold drinks. You are responsible for the entire process, from mise-en-place and service to clearing tables.
• You actively participate in the daily operation of the bar. Based on the prepared briefings, you execute the operational instructions of the bar staff and café managers.
• Additionally, you support venue rentals and events in an executive role: from setting up the rooms and equipment to cleaning up afterwards. You contribute to the smooth running of activities and events in accordance with the agreements and instructions made.

What are we looking for in you as our new colleague? 

• You work quickly and efficiently and know how to motivate others to adopt this work ethic.
• You are proactive and contribute to the smooth running of the bar to ensure prompt service.
• You maintain an orderly and hygienic workplace and work accurately.
• You enjoy working together in a team.
• You are customer-friendly and stress-resistant.
• STUKcafé is located in the heart of a vibrant arts center where diverse activities take place daily. The operation therefore requires flexibility.
• You work according to a fixed schedule but are willing to step in flexibly where necessary.
• The café is open 7 days a week, which means you enjoy working in the evenings and on weekends. The schedule is drawn up in consultation with the café coordinator.
• You commit to at least one fixed shift per week.
• You have an affinity with art and culture, and with STUK in particular.
• You have a good command of Dutch and/or English.
• You participate in team meetings and activities.

What does STUK have to offer you? 

• A challenging job in a dynamic organization with a pleasant working atmosphere
• A part-time fixed-term contract as a worker (September 2026 through June 2027).
• Salary according to the Hospitality CAO PC 302 CAT V.
• You get free access to STUK programming.

How to apply

Email your CV and cover letter (max 1 A4 page) to stukcafe@stuk.be with the clear subject line “application assistant bar staff STUKcafé”. Applications are accepted until Sunday, Augustus 30, 2026.

We will process the applications and contact you no later than Monday, September 7, 2026. After evaluating the applications, a selection of candidates will be made, and you will receive an invitation for a personal interview in the week of September 7.
If you do not (yet) meet all the requirements but are very enthusiastic about this job, do not hesitate to apply. We are curious about your talents and competencies, and how you can help write our story.

STUK values diversity and inclusion. This commitment is reflected in our program, our residencies, and partnerships. We want to be a safe and welcoming home with room for different voices and perspectives.