Bar Waiting Staff

Harri; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay £13.11 per hour

60% off meals on duty

Performance rewards

Job summary

The Dazzling Duchess near Dorchester is seeking enthusiastic Bar & Waiting staff for the season, with full or part-time hours and flexible shifts to fit around your life.

Starting pay is £13.11 per hour, with a potential raise to £13.45 after six months, plus 60% off meals on duty and shared tips with performance rewards. Join a friendly team at one of the area's best venues and enjoy a supportive working environment.

Job description

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

Dazzling Duchess - Poundbury Near Dorchester

Built in 2016 by the Duchy of Cornwall but operated as part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of great pubs, the Duchess of Cornwall was so named at the direct request of the Prince of Wales and was opened by the then Prince and Duchess. The pub contains many artefacts from the Woodhouse family including The Badger glass - the largest hand-blown glass in the world. The building is split into sections over three floors, Bar and the Pantry, the grand central staircase, first floor dining room with its open kitchen and then to top it all off, is a beautiful outside terrace.

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.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

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.