Bar Waiting Team - Poundbury

Hall & Woodhouse Ltd; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% off meals on duty

Starting pay 13.11 per hour

Shared tips / performance rewards

Potential permanent contract after 6–8

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse Ltd in Dorchester, Dorset, invites you to join the Bar Waiting Team at Poundbury for the season and possibly beyond. We offer flexible full- or part-time shifts in a lively, guest-focused pub environment.

Starting pay is 13.11 per hour plus tips, with a 60% meals discount on duty, a potential pay rise after six months, and a fixed-term contract ending 30/09/26 with a chance to become permanent.

Qualifications

• Experience in bar or waiting roles in a busy food-led environment is advantageous.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Hospitality

Team player

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Bar Waiting Team - Poundbury

Employer

Hall & Woodhouse Ltd

Location

Dorchester, Dorset

Salary

13.11 per hour plus tips, fixed term contract

Closing date

13 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 Team - Poundbury

Bar & Waiting - Full or Part Time (18+) + Tips + 60% off meals
Dazzling Duchess - Poundbury Near Dorchester

Built in 2016 by the Duchy of Cornwall but operated as part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of great pubs, the Duchess of Cornwall was so named at the direct request of the Prince of Wales and was opened by the then Prince and Duchess. The pub contains many artefacts from the Woodhouse family including The Badger glass - the largest hand-blown glass in the world. The building is split into sections over three floors, Bar and the Pantry, the grand central staircase, first floor dining room with its open kitchen and then to top it all off, is a beautiful outside terrace.

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 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 30/09/26 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.