Bar and Waiting Team Member - Tynemouth

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; New York; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips shared across team

Flexible contract hours

Free meals on shift

Holiday off (Christmas/Boxing Day)

Career development paths

Staff discount 50%

No uniform policy

Loungefest staff party

Long service rewards

Early access to pay via Stream

Charity support via LCA

Job summary

Lounge Café Bars is hiring Front of House Team Members for Durano Lounge in North Tyneside. The role offers hourly pay from £10.85 to £12.71 plus tips, paid breaks, staff meals, and strong discounts from day one. The team prides itself on friendly service and flexible, supportive working hours across a growing UK network.

The role is ideal for individuals who love hospitality and want to build a career with Loungers. Experience isn’t essential as training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or retail is not required, but friendliness and willingness to learn are essential.
• Able to read customers and adapt your approach to different situations.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers with genuine hospitality.
• Serve food to a high standard and ensure dishes land perfectly.
• Prepare and serve drinks including coffees and cocktails.
• Keep the bar stocked, prepped, and clean throughout the shift.
• Handle payments accurately and answer customer questions, including allergens.

Skills

Hospitality

Communication

Teamwork

Energy

Pace

Job description

Bar and Waiting Team Member - Tynemouth

Employer
Lounge Café Bars

Location
North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, North East England

Salary
£ 10.85 to £ 12.71 per hour + Tips

Closing date
9 Nov 2026

Sector
Bar & Pub jobs, Bar and Floor Staff, Restaurant, Catering & Hospitality jobs, Waiter / Waitress, Waiting Staff

Job Type
Full Time

Job Details

We're hiring Front of House Team Members to join Durano Lounge, a local caf bar. Part of Loungers, proudly named Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026. Offering up to 12.71/hr + tips, paid breaks, staff food every shift, and 50% off food & drinks, this a great next step for a waiter, waitress, barista, bartender, and more. Experience isn't essential - if you're kind and love hospitality, we'll teach you the rest!

About the Role

Lounges are pretty special places, and what makes them so special is the brilliant people who work in them.

As part of our Bar & Waiting team, you'll be the sort of person who can read each customer effortlessly, adapting your style whether it's a quiet solo coffee or a table full of birthday cocktails. You'll work with the whole team to make sure every customer leaves happy; which they tend to do. Because of your natural skills.

We're a growing brand with over 300 sites across England and Wales. Whether you want to build a career in hospitality or just want flexible work that fits around your life, there's a place for you here.

What's in it For You?

• Hourly pay + tips. Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Hourly paid flexible contract. Ideal for part-time, full-time, or flexible work seekers. This role is likely to include evening and weekend work
• Free meal on every shift no matter the length
• Christmas and Boxing Day off
• Genuine career development with our career pathways and bitesize training courses
• 50% discount on food and drinks from day one. Including alcohol across all our brands (Lounge, Cosy Club, & Brightside) from day one
• No uniform policy
• The most talked-about staff party in hospitality - Loungefest!
• Long service awards - Vouchers/Extra money
• Early access to your pay with Stream
• Emotional and practical support via the Licensed Trade Charity

What You'll Do

• Welcoming customers and delivering warm, genuine hospitality from the moment they walk in
• Serving food to a high standard, making sure every dish lands just right
• Preparing and serving drinks to spec - coffees, cocktails, and everything in between
• Keeping the bar prepped, stocked, and clean throughout every shift
• Handling payments accurately and answering customer queries, including allergen questions, with confidence

What You'll Bring

• Bags of energy and your own personality!
• A natural talent and passion for hospitality
• Good communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust
• A self-motivator who works at pace
• Previous hospitality or retail experience is a bonus, but it's not essential - we can teach you how to be a great Lounger!

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