Bar Waiting Team - Basingstoke

Hall & Woodhouse Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% off meals on duty

Tips + performance rewards

Fixed-term through 31/01/27

Pay raise to £13.45 after 6 months

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse Ltd running The Holly Blue pub in Basingstoke is seeking Bar & Waiting staff for the season with flexible hours. Starting pay is £13.11 per hour plus tips, with 60% off meals on duty. The role is fixed-term to 31 January 2027, with potential to become permanent based on performance.

A pay increase to £13.45 per hour after 6 months is possible. We welcome enthusiastic hosts who enjoy creating memorable moments for guests.

Qualifications

• Experience in bar or waiting roles is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Provide Bar & Waiting service to guests in a busy food-led environment
• Deliver friendly hospitality and help ensure great guest experience

Skills

Bar experience

Waiting staff

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Bar Waiting Team - Basingstoke

Employer: Hall & Woodhouse Ltd

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire

Salary: 13.11 per hour plus tips, fixed term contract

Closing date: 8 Oct 2026

Sector: Bar & Pub jobs, Bar and Floor Staff, Bar Staff, Restaurant, Catering & Hospitality jobs, Waiting Staff

Job Type: Full Time

Job Details

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

Fabulous Food Pub - Sensational Holly Blue

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of superb community pubs, and located just off M3 Jct 7 on the outskirts of Basingstoke, The Holly Blue is the perfect reflection of a traditional country pub. Completed in 2020, the new build is in the style of a traditional Hampshire farmhouse - treating guests to great food and drink in a wonderfully relaxed setting. Dog friendly, as every great pub should be, the Holly Blue occupies a commanding position at the gateway to a growing new community.

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 its core
• 60% off meals on duty
• Work in one of 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.