Bar Waiting Staff

Grasshopper; Poole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% off meals on duty

Tip sharing

Performance rewards

Sunday Times Best Places to Work

Job summary

The Grasshopper is seeking bar & waiting staff for the season, with full or part-time hours and a potential extension. Starting pay is £13.11 per hour with a future increase to £13.45 after six months. Benefits include 60% off meals on duty and shared tips, plus a supportive team in a prominent Poole venue.

Experience in a busy bar or restaurant helps, but enthusiasm and reliability are valued. This fixed-term role ends 31/01/27, with prospects to become permanent based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in bar or waiting roles is advantageous but not required.
• Natural host who enjoys creating memorable moments and great guest service.
• Able to travel to the venue and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Serve drinks and take food orders in a busy, food-led environment.
• Provide friendly, attentive guest interaction and upsell where appropriate.
• Maintain standards, assist in the smooth running of service periods.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

18+ eligibility

Job description

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

Contemporary Pub Restaurant - Heart of Parkstone

The Grasshopper was one of Hall & Woodhouse’s earliest pubs joining the family back in the 19th century. Originally called ‘The Half Way House Hotel’ because it was halfway between Poole and Bournemouth, its name changed in 1997. I 2018 the Grasshopper was fully transformed into a fantastic contemporary venue serving great food and drink in spectacular surroundings; one of the very the best in the Poole area

We’re growing our Front of House team andare looking for enthusiastic Bar & Waiting staff to join us for the season and maybe beyond. Whether you'reseeking 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 benefitsin 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 waitingroles— especially in a busy food‑led environment-is an advantage, but notessential for the right person.

If you care about what you do, love workingas part of a team, and want to grow in a busy, exciting, and rewardingenvironment, we’d love to hear from you.

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