Bar and Waiting Team Leader

St Austell Brewery; Padstow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent brewery in Cornwall is seeking a Bar and Waiting Team Leader to ensure excellent service and smooth operations at their popular venue in Padstow. The ideal candidate is passionate about leadership and customer satisfaction. This full-time position offers great benefits including discounts, flexible working, and training opportunities. Join a supportive team in a vibrant and historic location, perfect for those looking to grow in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays in pubs

£150 towards a stay in one of our pubs

Discount scheme across retailers

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Family-friendly, flexible working

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Experience in bar or waiting team roles.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of shifts.
• Deliver excellent service to customers.
• Support and train team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Bar and Waiting Team Leader

Job details

• Posting date: 03 December 2025
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: Up to £13.21 per hour
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 05 December 2025
• Location: Padstow, England, PL28
• Company: St Austell Brewery Ltd
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 2603961

Summary

The Old Custom House enjoys a prime position on Padstow's South Quay. It stands proud as one of the town's historic stone buildings and buzzes with life as both a community pub and a hot spot for tourists with comfy sea view rooms.

You'll be working in Cornwall's foodie capital; a serene location that's perfect for getting out on the water, exploring the estuary, and navigating the surrounding coastline.

Are you already an experienced bar or waiting team member looking for an opportunity to progress or working as a supervisor or team leader and considering a new challenge? Join our team and you'll be supporting passionate people who do much more than serve and pour.

What we offer

• 30% off food and drink and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• £150 towards a stay in one of our pubs
• Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers
• Great training and opportunities to progress
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Family‑friendly, flexible working
• Paid time off to volunteer

Our Team Leaders

• You're passionate about working with your team to deliver excellence
• You take responsibility, ensuring your shift runs smoothly
• You're a role model for your team, sharing your enthusiasm and knowledge

We'd love you to join our family!

Additional info

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we'll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won't be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.

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