Bar Waiting Team

Jolly Sailor; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared tips and performance rewards

60% off meals on duty

Job summary

The Jolly Sailor at Hamble Waterfront is seeking Bar & Waiting staff for full or part-time roles. Earn £13.11 per hour with shared tips, enjoy 60% off meals on duty, and join a welcoming team in a top venue. The position runs as a fixed-term contract ending 31/01/2027, with a potential to become permanent depending on performance.

Experience in busy hospitality helps, but all enthusiastic individuals are encouraged to apply. On-site role with flexible hours to fit around your life.

Qualifications

• Experience in bar or waiting roles is an advantage in a busy food-led environment.
• A natural host who loves creating memorable moments for guests.
• Aged 18+ to serve alcohol unsupervised and maintain high standards.

Skills

Front of House

Customer service

Hospitality

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

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

Hamble Waterfront - Celebrity Pub

The Jolly Sailor is known to have existed as a pub since as early as 1751 and joined the Hall & Woodhouse family in 1987. Set in a stunning location, adjacent to Elephant Boatyard and at the heart of "Howard's Way" the hugely popular late 1980s BBC drama series, the pub offers unrivalled views across Hamble Marina. With an individually crafted changing menu, a unique quirky setting and fabulous interior - guests simply love this awesome venue.

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.

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 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, 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.

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.