Bar & Waiting Staff

Hungry Horse; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Pension contribution

Training & development

Employee assistance program

Flexible hours

Wagestream access

Job summary

Hungry Horse is seeking friendly Bar & Waiting Staff to welcome guests, pour drinks, and take orders with a smile. You’ll support busy dining times, help guests choose from a range of drinks, and ensure every guest leaves satisfied.

You will join a lively, inclusive team and receive training to grow your skills, with benefits that include employee discounts and welfare support across our pubs.

Qualifications

• Provide customers with a heartfelt and memorable experience.
• Be the insider behind the bar, offering recommendations.
• Ensure drinks meet specifications and customer expectations.
• Greet and assist dining customers, keeping service moving smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Pour drinks and serve food with accuracy and warmth.
• Maintain bar safety, cleanliness, and allergen controls.
• Work as part of a supportive team to deliver great service.
• Engage with customers to create a welcoming atmosphere.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

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.