Bar Waiting Staff

Harri; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared tips

Performance rewards

60% off meals on duty

Flexible hours

Iconic London pub

Job summary

Ship & Shovell is seeking enthusiastic Bar & Waiting staff for flexible hours at our iconic London venue near Charing Cross. This role is 18+ due to alcohol service, with potential for extension beyond the season. Enjoy shared tips, performance rewards, and 60% off meals on duty.

We offer a fixed-term contract ending 31/01/27 with a pay rise after 6 months. Join a busy, friendly team in a celebrated pub environment with great hours and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in bar or waiting roles—especially in a busy food-led environment—is an advantage, but not essential for the right person.

Job description

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

Wonderful Pub in Charing Cross
Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of iconic pubs, the Ship & Shovell is the only London pub in two halves, situated on either side of Craven Passage linked only by a tunnel which also contains the kitchen and cellar. Simply oozing with character and charm, the pub serves as the perfect traditional local for business guests and residents alike, as well as tourists frequenting the Charing Cross area.

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:

• £14.45 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 £14.80 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.