Bar & Restaurant Team Member

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a historic and vibrant establishment as a Bar & Restaurant Team Member. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to engage with customers in a lively atmosphere while providing excellent service. With a focus on teamwork and community, you will be part of a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Whether you have experience or not, the company is dedicated to training you to excel in your role. Enjoy competitive pay, tips, and numerous discounts that enhance your work-life balance. Embrace the chance to grow within a respected and established business.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay rate

Share of tips

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink

25% discount on hotel bookings

Up to 40% discount from Visitor Centre Shop

Sheps Hut discounts

Access to mental health platform

Company pension plan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• No previous hospitality experience required, training provided.
• Must be over 18 and possess qualities like teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and welcome guests warmly.
• Ensure guests have a great experience in a busy environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

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Posted:

29.04.2025

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13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Shepherd Neame is looking for full-time Bar & Restaurant Team Members to join us. If you love hospitality, are a people person, and enjoy being on the front line in a busy role, this could be the perfect job for you.

Located in Southchurch Road, the Exchange Bar & Kitchen has been serving the local community for 16 years, known for its fun, friendly atmosphere and warm welcome. It’s situated among boutiques and small businesses, close to Southchurch Park and the beach.

At Shepherd Neame, we know that first impressions matter. You will play a key role in providing excellent customer service, welcoming guests warmly and ensuring they have a great experience.

If you don’t have previous hospitality experience, don’t worry. As long as you are over 18 and possess some of the qualities listed below, we can train you and teach you everything you need to know.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• A share of tips in addition to your hourly pay
• Early wage withdrawal scheme
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight hotel bookings at Managed Houses
• Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop in Faversham
• Sheps Hut discounts and offers on high street shops and services
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
• Company pension plan
• Opportunities for career development within our pubs, brewery, and support offices

Shepherd Neame may be Britain’s oldest brewer, but our approach is modern. We are an independent, authentic, and agile business, thriving on the following Sheps Skills:

• Working Together
• Pride and Passion
• Authenticity
• Sheps Spirit

WHO ARE WE?
Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has been based in Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. We are an independent family business with an award-winning visitor centre and over 300 pubs and hotels across London and the South East, from the City to the Kent coast. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pubs and over 270 at our brewery and support office.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion are important to us. We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and supportive work environment where everyone can reach their potential.