Bar & Waiting Staff

Greene King; Torquay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

33% brand discounts

Employee assistance program

Wagestream access

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King in Torquay is seeking Bar & Waiting Staff to join our welcoming team. You’ll pour drinks, greet guests, and help with food service to ensure a memorable visit. You’ll work in a lively pub carvery environment, learning on the job and developing customer-service skills alongside supportive colleagues.

The role emphasises friendly service, attention to allergen controls, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting. English fluency and a proactive attitude are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and expand your skills.
• Great eye for detail, ensuring each pint is poured to perfection.
• Positive can-do attitude and teamwork.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, memorable service to customers.
• Pour drinks and assist in greeting, serving food, and attending customers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked bar at all times.
• Suggest drinks and menu items to enhance the customer experience.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent English

Job description

• Dept. L4/House: Old Engine House (Torquay) - 05800

Company Description

Join us at Pub & Carvery, where whatever the weather or occasion, we’ve got something for everyone with our mix of carvery and classic pub food washed down with a tasty tipple.Our carveries include a choice of three 14-hour slow-cook meats and a selection of potatoes and seasonal vegetables where our customers can pile their plates as high as they like.

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.