Bar and Waiting Staff

Marston's PLC; Ashford; On-site; GBP 16,376,000 - 27,293,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off meals and drinks

Meal deal on shift

Flexible/part-time hours

Apprenticeship programmes

Health screening discounts

Long service awards

Gym discounts

GP helpline

Job summary

Marston's PLC is seeking Bar and Waiting teammates to join our pubs in the UK. No prior hospitality experience is required as we provide internal DNA training and app-based learning. You will take orders, serve food and drinks, and work as part of a lively team to create memorable guest experiences.

We offer flexible hours, progression opportunities, and a range of staff benefits. Starting pay is up to £12.71 per hour for a 30-hour week, with additional perks and career pathways across our pubs

Qualifications

• No previous hospitality experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Strong customer service with a friendly, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Take orders and serve food and drinks.
• Upsell menu items to guests.
• Support teammates as needed and maintain a positive dining environment.

Skills

Customer service

Upselling

Teamwork

Pace of work

Tools

POS system

Job description

We're on the lookout for new Bar and Waiting teammates to join our team! New to hospitality? You won't be for long! Make a name for yourself in one of our pubs. Our Bar and Waiting teams are at the heart of it all, right where the magic happens. It's not just a shift on the bar. It's mastering the best pint. It's not just delivering delicious, quality food. It's about creating those happy, memorable moments that leaves our guests coming back for more. Whether you're an expert now or you're just starting out, we're here to help you become your absolute best. We'll give you the skills you need via our internal career pathway (DNA) including access to our innovative app-based training. As part of our Bar and Waiting team you'll:

• Be responsible for taking orders, serving and upselling our fantastic food and drinks
• Be passionate about providing brilliant customer service
• Care about the wider team, turning your hand to support wherever needed
• Gain people, marketing and operational skills whilst getting paid for it!
• Be encouraged to progress in your role whilst achieving a long-term career (if that's what you're after)

What comes next is up to you: Whether you'd like to progress your skills and become an expert in the role you join us in, develop and seek that next level up, or explore wider opportunities across our pub, hotels and pub support centre we have a range of career pathways to suit all. We'll also support you through our internal career pathway (DNA) with the goal of becoming a supervisor.

Up to £12.71 30hrs per week Reliable hours contract and flexible/part-time hours Progression opportunities Privilege card discount Marston's Rewards Reliable hours contract and flexible/part-time hours Progression opportunities Privilege card discount, What you get from us: You'll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
• Marston's Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
• Health Screening Discounts
• Long Service Awards
• Gym Discounts
• 24-hour GP helpline
• Mortgage Advice and support
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support, The benefits

Wellbeing As a responsible employer, we offer professional wellbeing support to our pub and pub support centre teams including support from the Licenced Trade Charity.

Accommodation The majority of our pub General Manager roles include optional on-site accommodation.

Award winning Named as one of the UK's Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK's Best Employers list.

Bonus Our pub management, operations and sales roles offer performance related bonus schemes. For our support centre teams, we offer a discretionary company bonus scheme.

Competitive salaries Opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work.

Long service We reward loyalty with awards for key anniversary milestones.

Food and drink Our privilege card gives our people 30% discount off food and drink in our pubs. As well as access to our £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift.

Pension scheme All our salaried roles offer membership to a company contributory pension scheme. Hourly paid roles offer auto enrolment schemes.

Private healthcare Some of our roles offer access to a private healthcare scheme.

High street discount An exciting range of high street, online discounts and cash back offers are available for all.

Employee discount All of our employees receive a 30% discount on Marston's food and hotel stays.

Training and development We're passionate about growing our own talent through an extensive apprenticeship offer, dedicated L&D teams, and award winning e-learning platforms.