Bar & Waiting Staff

Hungry Horse; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Apprenticeship training

Staff discount 33%

Family-friendly policies

Wagestream access

Wellbeing support

Retail/brand discounts

Job summary

Hungry Horse is seeking friendly Bar & Waiting Staff to join our welcoming team. You’ll pour drinks, take orders, and serve food while ensuring guests have a memorable visit. Uphold safety, standards, and hospitality in a busy pub environment.

We offer a competitive salary with pension contributions, plus perks like staff discounts, wellbeing support, and career development through our apprenticeship programme. Join a lively, inclusive workplace where every guest feels welcome.

Qualifications

• Friendly, welcoming approach to guests.
• Ability to upsell and make recommendations.
• Attention to detail in drink preparation and presentation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced pub environment.
• Clearly communicate with team and customers.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take drink/food orders.
• Prepare and present drinks to standard recipes.
• Serve food and ensure guests are satisfied.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and safety standards.
• Assist in the dining area during peak times.
• Support team and learn new skills as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Bartending

Drink pouring

Food service

Safety & hygiene

Team player

English proficiency

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.
  
  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.
  
  Join us at Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament - there's always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.
  
  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.