Bar Waiting Team

Olive Branch; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips sharing

60% off meals

Fixed-term until 31/01/2027

Potential permanent role

Job summary

Olive Branch in Wimborne is seeking enthusiastic Bar & Waiting staff for the season, with either full or part-time hours. Flexible shifts to fit around your life in a busy, popular pub.

Starting pay is £13.11 per hour with the chance to boost earnings through tips and rewards. A 60% discount on meals is provided when on duty. The role is fixed-term until 31/01/27, with potential to become permanent based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in bar or waiting roles is an advantage but not essential.
• Aged 18+ as you will be required to serve alcohol unsupervised.
• Well presented and a confident communicator with an eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide bar and dining room service to guests.
• Assist customers with orders and seating with a friendly approach.
• Support team to maintain high standards during service.

Skills

Bar experience

Waiting skills

Customer service

Team player

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 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:

• 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.

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.