Bar & Waiting Staff

Greene King; Birdlip; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development across brands

Discounts on brands 33%

Employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Greene King Inn and hotels discounts ½

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts 30%

Job summary

Greene King in the United Kingdom is seeking Bar and Waiting Staff to help create memorable moments for customers, whether pouring a pint or recommending the perfect drink after a long day.

You’ll join a fun, inclusive team with chances to grow your skills and experience, plus a competitive salary, pension contributions and a range of employee benefits and discounts across our brands.

Qualifications

• Provide customers with a memorable experience each visit.
• Offer drink recommendations and upsell where appropriate.
• Maintain bar area to ensure safety, legality and cleanliness.
• Greet and serve customers, assisting with food when required.
• Demonstrate allergen awareness and safe handling of products.

Responsibilities

• Provide customers with a heartfelt and memorable experience each and every time they visit.
• Be the insider behind the bar, offering recommendations to customers.
• Prepare and present drinks that meet specifications and customer expectations.
• Assist in greeting, serving food and looking after our customers whilst they dine with us.
• Make sure the bar is always safe, legal, and clean, and any issues are dealt with as quickly and safely as possible.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication in English

Job description

As Bar & Waiting Staff, you’ll be key to creating unforgettable moments for customers, whether you’re pouring a pint or recommending the perfect drink to a customer after a long day, you’ll keep the good times flowing. You’ll be joining a fun and inclusive team, where you can grow and strengthen your skills and experience.

Company Description

We’re called Venture Hotels for a reason: We’re pioneers! And we thrive on originality. As Greene King’s ventures arm, we’re here to push boundaries. And we’re driven by a team that sees every day as an opportunity to go beyond the ordinary. The result: hotels with a unique sense of place that locals can feel proud of.

Additional Information

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

Qualifications

As a member of our Bar & Waiting Staff, you will

• Provide customers with a heartfelt and memorable experience each and every time they visit.
• Be the insider behind the bar, offering recommendations to customers.
• Prepare and present drinks that meet specifications and customer expectations.
• Assist in greeting, serving food and looking after our customers whilst they dine with us.
• Make sure the bar is always safe, legal, and clean, and any issues are dealt with as quickly and safely as possible.

What You’ll Bring

• Willingness to learn and expand your skills.
• Have a great eye for detail, making sure every pint is poured to perfection.
• A passion for giving great service and making sure every customer receives a warm welcome.
• A positive can-do attitude and be a real team player.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.