Bar Team Member

Royal Tankerton; Guildford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips share

Early wage access

Food & drink discount

Hotel discount

Shop discounts

Brand discounts

Mental health support

Pension plan

Career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Shepherd Neame’s Star Inn in Guildford, one of the town’s longest-running venues, is hiring a Bar Team Member to greet guests warmly and deliver great service.

This seasonal, part-time role offers up to £12.80 per hour, with training provided if you lack experience, and a supportive team environment.

You’ll work across a traditional pub setting with live music, perks, and opportunities to grow while embracing Sheps Spirit and high standards.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and a can-do attitude on every shift.
• Enjoy working with others and support colleagues.
• Pride in doing things well and keeping standards high.
• Stay calm and focused when things get busy.

Responsibilities

• Welcome every guest with warmth and hospitality.
• Engage with customers and anticipate their needs.
• Serve drinks and food promptly and professionally.
• Keep the bar area clean, tidy, and well-stocked.
• Work as part of a supportive team to deliver experiences.
• Uphold standards and contribute to the pub’s success.

Skills

Sheps Spirit

Working Together

Pride & Passion

Authenticity

Job description

Employment type: Part Time

Contract: Seasonal

Salary: Up to £12.80 per hour

Bar Team Member – Join Britain’s Oldest Brewer!

At Shepherd Neame, we know that first impressions count. As a Bar Team Member, you’ll play a vital role in creating memorable experiences – greeting every guest with a warm welcome and delivering great service at every opportunity.

No experience? No problem! If you have the right attitude, we’ll give you all the training you need. Bring your enthusiasm and people skills – we’ll teach you the rest.

Where You’ll Be Working

Guildford’s longest-running live music venue, the Star Inn brings together beautiful beer and brilliant bands for one of the best pub experiences in town. The 16th century pub has been entertaining the locals for more than 400 years - showcasing some excellent acts including the Stranglers, who performed their first ever gig here. With a real fire, an intimate courtyard garden and three floors full of snug and cosy corners, this is one of the best pubs in Guildford.

What You’ll Do

• Welcome every guest with warmth and genuine hospitality.
• Create a positive atmosphere by engaging with customers and anticipating their needs.
• Serve drinks and food promptly and professionally.
• Keep the bar area clean, tidy, and well-stocked throughout your shift.
• Work as part of a supportive team to deliver exceptional experiences.
• Uphold our standards and contribute to the pub’s success.

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive hourly pay plus a share of tips
• Early wage withdrawal scheme
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight stays at Managed House Hotels
• Up to 40% off select purchases from our Visitor Centre Shop in Faversham
• Exclusive discounts via Sheps Hut on hundreds of high street brands
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
• Company pension plan
• Career development opportunities across our pubs, Brewery, and Support Office
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for behaviours that make a difference:

• Sheps Spirit – you bring enthusiasm and a can-do attitude to every shift.
• Working Together – you enjoy working with others and support your colleagues.
• Pride & Passion – you take pride in doing things well and keeping standards high to ensure people feel welcome and valued.
• Authenticity – you stay calm and focused when things get busy

Why Shepherd Neame?

Our culture is built on Sheps Spirit, Working Together, Pride and Passion, and Authenticity - values that have guided us for over 300 years. When you join us, you become part of a team that celebrates tradition while shaping the future.

Ready to bring your personality and passion to the bar?

Apply today and become part of our story!