Bar Waiting Staff

Gardeners-Arms; Ardingly; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% off meals on duty

Shared tips and rewards

Fixed-term to 31/01/2027 with possible

Flexible hours

Job summary

The Gardeners Arms is growing its Front of House team and is seeking enthusiastic Bar & Waiting staff for the season, with flexible hours to fit around your life.

Whether you're seeking full or part time work, we offer competitive pay with tips, 60% meals on duty, a warm supportive team, and the chance to work in one of the area's best venues.

This fixed‑term role ends 31 January 2027 with the possibility to become permanent.

Qualifications

• Experience in bar or waiting roles is an advantage but not essential.
• Able to travel to the venue and be 18+ to serve alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Serve drinks and food to customers in a busy pub environment.
• Provide friendly, attentive service and hospitality.
• Assist with opening/shutting and maintaining cleanliness.
• Contribute to a welcoming atmosphere for guests.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Bar & Waiting - Full or Part Time (18+) + Tips + 60% off meals

Dig the Gardeners Arms

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of superb destination food pubs, and dating back to the 17th century, the Gardeners Arms is how we all imagine a country pub should be - cosy in the winter, with roaring log fires and traditional oak beams, and glorious in the summer, with a beautiful garden. The pub even has its own grape vines and wild deer visit occasionally! It is a characterful place that celebrates the joy of horticulture with pin‑ups of famous gardeners in the loos, along with a host of other quirky décor touches that bring the pub to life.

We’re growing our Front of House team and are looking for enthusiastic Bar & Waiting staff to join us for the season and maybe beyond. Whether you're seeking full or part time work, we offer flexible hours that fit around your life.

Great Pay & Benefits:

• Starting pay £13.11 per hour
• Boost your earnings with shared tips and performance rewards
• Consistent hours in a great fun place to work
• A package of lifestyle benefits in a business with sustainability at it's core
• 60% off meals on duty
• Work in one the area's best venues and a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company
• A warm welcome from a friendly, supportive team
• This is a fixed‑term role ending 31/01/27 with the potential to become permanent, depending on performance and business needs
• A pay increase to £13.45 per hour, after completing 6 months service
• All the support you need to succeed

You’ll thrive with us if you are:

• A natural host who loves creating memorable moments that makes people's day
• Aged 18+ as you will be required to serve alcohol unsupervised
• Well presented and a confident communicator with an eye for detail
• A reliable team player committed to high standards
• Passionate about providing exceptional hospitality
• Able to reliably travel to and from the venue
• Looking for an employer who values commitment and talent

Experience in bar or waiting roles—especially in a busy food‑led environment is an advantage, but not essential for the right person.

Ready to Join?

If you care about what you do, love working as part of a team, and want to grow in a busy, exciting, and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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