Bar Team Member

Shepherd Neame; Birchington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Neame is hiring full-time, seasonal Bar & Restaurant Team Members in Birchington. You will be crucial in delivering exceptional customer service in a busy environment, with comprehensive training provided for those without prior experience. Join a historic company known for its commitment to diversity and staff development.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Share of tips

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drinks

Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• No previous hospitality experience necessary.
• Must be over 18 and possess people skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers and providing excellent service.
• Training will be provided for all necessary skills.

Job description

Shepherd Neame is seeking full-time, seasonal Bar & Restaurant Team Members to join us until September. If you love hospitality, are a people person, and enjoy working in a busy environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Located overlooking one of the North Kent Coast's finest beaches, the Minnis Bay Bar & Brasserie in Birchington offers stunning views, excellent food, an extensive drinks menu, and friendly service. The pub is near Quex Park and the Powell Cotton Museum, with the Shepherd Neame's Minnis Bay Bar & Brasserie Pub Walk available for exploration.

At Shepherd Neame, we value first impressions. You will play a key role in welcoming customers warmly and providing excellent service at all times.

No previous hospitality experience is necessary. As long as you are over 18 and possess the qualities outlined below, we can train you in everything else you need to know.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive hourly pay
• A share of tips in addition to hourly pay
• Early wage withdrawal scheme
• 25% discount on food and drinks at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight hotel bookings at Managed Houses
• Up to 40% discount at 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 scheme
• Opportunities for development and internal movement within pubs, the brewery, and support offices

Though Shepherd Neame is Britain’s oldest brewer, our approach is modern and innovative. We are an authentic, independent business that is flexible and agile, driven by our Sheps Skills:

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

WHO ARE WE?

Based in Faversham, Kent, Shepherd Neame has been operating for over 300 years. As an independent family business, we have an award-winning visitor centre and over 300 pubs and hotels across London and the South East. We employ around 1,500 staff in our pub estate and over 270 at our brewery and support office.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion are core to Shepherd Neame. 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.