Bar & Waiting Staff

Greene King; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33% brand discount

15% for family on brands

Wagestream access

Mental health & wellbeing support

Apprenticeship and training options

Job summary

Greene King is seeking Bar & Waiting Staff to join the team at Cromwell Lodge Hotel in Banbury. You will be essential in delivering memorable experiences, pouring pints, recommending drinks, and helping guests as they dine.

You’ll work with a friendly, inclusive team and have opportunities to learn and grow within our ventures arm. Training and development are available across Greene King brands, with perks like staff discounts and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Provide customers with a heartfelt and memorable experience.
• Offer recommendations to customers behind the bar.
• Prepare and present drinks meeting specifications and expectations.
• Assist in greeting, serving food and looking after customers while dining.
• Keep bar safe, legal, and clean; handle issues promptly and safely.

Responsibilities

• Pour drinks with care and accuracy.
• Recommend drinks to customers.
• Greet guests and serve food during dining service.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the bar area.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Food and beverage service

English communication

Job description

• Dept. L4/House: Cromwell Lodge Hotel (Banbury) - 06434

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.

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.

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.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

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.