Bar Waiting Team

Royal Lion; Lyme Regis; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% off meals on duty

Flexible hours

Job summary

The Royal Lion in Lyme Regis is recruiting Bar & Waiting staff for the season, with flexible hours to suit your life. Roles can be full or part time, with early pay starts and a fixed-term contract ending 31/01/2027, depending on performance and business needs.

Starting pay is £13.11 per hour for over 18s, £9.50 per hour for under 18s, plus shared tips and rewards. A £13.45 per hour rate applies after six months for over 18s, plus 60% meals on duty.

Qualifications

• Experience in bar or waiting roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take orders and serve drinks and meals to guests.
• Ensure guests have a memorable and high-standard service experience.

Skills

Bar & Waiting experience

Job description

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

Acquired by Hall & Woodhouse in February 2022, the Royal Lion is a beautiful coaching inn dating from 1601, a remarkable hidden gem within 100 yards of the fabulous beach at Lyme Regis. Situated in a bustling street it's the perfect base for tourists exploring the stunning Jurassic coast, and for locals to relax and enjoy great food and drink couched in warm Hall & Woodhouse hospitality. The hotel offers a full range of guest facilities for short breaks or events with options for relaxed and more formal dining; and 33 individually styled rooms to make any stay at the Royal Lion truly memorable.

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

Great Pay & Benefits:

• £13.11 per hour to start (over 18's)
• £9.50 per hour to start (under 18's with restricted duties)
• 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 31/01/27 with the potential to become permanent, depending on performance and business needs
• A pay increase to £13.45 per hour, for over 18's 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
• Resilient and energetic
• 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.