Bar & Waiting Staff

Venture Hotels - BRA_304; Ely; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Career progression

Staff discounts

Employee assistance program

Maternity/Paternity policies

Menopause friendly employer

Refer a friend bonus £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail and brand discounts

Job summary

Venture Hotels, part of Greene King's ventures arm, is seeking Bar & Waiting Staff to create memorable moments for guests in Ely. You’ll pour drinks, greet diners and help ensure every visit feels special.

Join a fun, inclusive team with training and development across our brands, staff discounts, and a comprehensive benefits package to help you thrive in your role.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and expand your skills.
• Great eye for detail to ensure each pint is poured perfectly.
• Passion for delivering excellent service and a warm welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide a heartfelt, memorable guest experience.
• Pour drinks and make recommendations to customers.
• Greet guests, take orders, and assist with food service.
• Keep the bar area clean, safe, and compliant with standards.
• Support team with a positive, can-do attitude throughout shifts.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Customer service

Positive team player

English proficiency

Job description

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.