Bar and Floor Staff

Craft Locals - The Red Lion; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off food

20% off drinks

28 days holiday

Staff socials

Staff discount

Job summary

The Red Lion, a Craft Locals pub in Chenies near Chorleywood, is hiring part-time Front of House team members for weekends. You’ll be greeting guests, taking orders, serving drinks with flair, and helping to deliver outstanding guest experiences in a lively pub setting.

We offer a generous hourly rate (£12.71) plus tips and perks. Training, beer-knowledge opportunities, and a friendly, supportive team environment await you in a growing independent group.

Qualifications

• Front of House experience in pubs, bars or restaurants.
• Proactive, energetic and personable with guests.
• Demonstrates genuine hospitality and teamwork.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends with flexibility.
• Bonus: interest in craft beer and quality drinks.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests warmly and efficiently.
• Take food and drink orders confidently and accurately.
• Serve drinks quickly with polished presentation.
• Know the menu inside out and suggest pairings.
• Keep bar, floor and guest areas clean and organised.
• Create memorable guest experiences each shift.

Skills

Front of House experience

People skills

Hospitality mindset

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Craft beer knowledge

Tools

AllGravy

MarketMan

Harri

S4Labour

Lightspeed

Trail

FoodAlert

SevenRooms

Job description

Front of House – Bartenders & Floor Team Members
£12.71 per hour + tips (approx. £3,000–£5,000 per year) + staff perks

About us

We’re looking for outgoing, energetic front of house team members who love being around people and delivering brilliant service. If you enjoy creating great guest experiences, working in a lively pub environment, and learning about food and drink, this role is for you. This is a part time weekends only role

Situated in the heart of Chenies, just outside Chorleywood, The Red Lion is home to all who come across it. Located one hour from Kings Cross on the Metropolitan Line, or find us off of junction 18 on the M25.
With a weekly rotating line of craft beers to choose from and an extensive selection of premium spirits, cask ales and distinguished wines, you will always have something new to discover.
Our delightful seasonal menu features traditional pub classics, rich in local produce and finished with a contemporary touch. All of our dishes are freshly made to order by our wonderful team of chefs, who craft new and exciting plates every week.
Let us not forget that no country pub is complete without a quaint outdoor seating area, with views of the Chilterns’ natural beauty all around you.

This is your chance to join a growing independent pub group, be part of a supportive team, and develop your career in hospitality.

What’s in it for you

• Pay: £12.71/hr + tips worth approx. £3,000–£5,000/year

• Perks: 50% off food & 20% off drinks across the group, 28 days holiday, sharers, socials, staff discount

• Tips: Great card tips shared fairly across the team

• Training: Supplier tastings, brewery visits, WSET opportunities, and weekly product training

• Fun: A lively workplace with plenty of laughter and team spirit

• Career path: Clear progression into Team Leader and management roles

What you’ll be doing

• Greeting and seating guests with a warm welcome

• Taking food and drink orders confidently and accurately

• Serving drinks quickly, efficiently and with great presentation

• Knowing the menus inside out and recommending dishes and drinks

• Keeping the bar, floor and guest areas clean and organised

• Creating memorable guest experiences every shift

What we’re looking for

• Experience in pubs, bars or restaurants as bar or floor team member

• A people person with energy, confidence and positivity

• Passion for hospitality, service and working in a team

• Willingness to learn all aspects of front of house and develop skills

• Availability to work evenings and weekends

• Bonus: knowledge or enthusiasm for craft beer and quality drinks

This is your chance to be part of a fun, supportive pub team and build your hospitality career with a small but ambitious independent group.

Craft Locals is a growing group of people-focused pubs, dedicated to delivering exceptional food, well-kept cask ale, and memorable guest experiences. We believe great pubs start with great teams, and we invest in our people — giving them the support, training, and tools they need to shine.
We’ve built systems that make running a pub straightforward and compliant, so our teams can focus on what really matters: welcoming guests and delivering an outstanding experience. From reservations to stock, scheduling to events, we use a suite of best-in-class tools — including AllGravy, MarketMan, Harri, S4Labour, Lightspeed, Trail, FoodAlert and SevenRooms — to simplify operations and keep everything running smoothly.
At Craft Locals, we’re proud to combine a love of people, food, and drink with smart systems and strong support — creating pubs that teams enjoy working in and guests love visiting.