Bar Waiting Staff

Hall & Woodhouse Limited; Wimborne Minster; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% off meals on duty

Shared tips and performance rewards

Potential permanent role

Job summary

The Olive Branch in Wimborne is looking for Front of House Bar & Waiting staff for the season, with flexible full- or part-time hours. Starting pay is £13.11 per hour, with tips and performance rewards and 60% off meals while on duty.

The team offers a great working environment in one of the area's best venues, a potential extension beyond the season, and a pay rise to £13.45 per hour after six months of service, plus ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Experience in bar or waiting roles is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers in bar and dining areas.
• Take orders, handle payments and upsell where appropriate.
• Maintain cleanliness and high service standards throughout shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

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

Wonderful Olive Branch - Wimborne
Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of exceptional food pubs The Olive Branch in the heart of the town is impressive in every respect. The pub offers guests great food options from the relaxed Pantry to more formal dining in the restaurant with its open kitchen, and rooms in the adjacent 1777. The Olive Branch caters for breakfast lunch and dinner and has a superb outside terrace and garden - the best in Wimborne.

We’re growing our Front of House team are and 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:

• 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 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 30/09/26 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

• 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 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 30/09/26 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 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.