Bar & Waiting Staff

Metropolitan Pub Company; Grantchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Staff discounts across brands

Employee assistance program

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wage advancement with Wagestream

Retail discounts

Job summary

Metro Pubs is hiring Bar & Waiting Staff in Grantchester to deliver memorable customer experiences. You will work behind the bar, recommend drinks, greet guests, and assist with food service in a friendly, inclusive team. A great attitude and strong English communication are essential.

Join a welcoming team where you can grow, learn new skills, and contribute to a positive dining atmosphere, with a focus on safety, quality, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Provide customers with a warm and memorable experience every visit.
• Be the friendly face behind the bar, offering recommendations.
• Prepare and present drinks meeting specifications and customer expectations.
• Assist in greeting, serving food and looking after customers dining with us.
• Keep the bar safe, clean, and compliant with regulations.

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

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Job description

• Dept. L4/House: Red Lion (Grantchester) - 04129

Company Description

Join us at Metro Pubs, where our pubs are at the heart of city life, striving to provide a home away from home for both locals and visitors to the capital alike. All of our pubs are individual and unbranded, each embodying its own personality and character. We're the place to laugh with friends, to spend quality time with family, and to enjoy all that is great about a community pub - the food, the drink, the service and the atmosphere.

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.