Opening Pub Host: Bar, Dining & Guest Service

The Newt in Somerset; Castle Cary; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meal

Garden membership

Wellbeing programme

Brand discounts

Team events

Stream access

Restaurant discounts

Newt Awards

Hotel discounts

Spa discounts

Job summary

The Angel Inn in Castle Cary, part of The Newt in Somerset, seeks a Food & Beverage Team Member to join its opening team. You’ll work across bar, restaurant and guest rooms, delivering warm service, handling orders, serving drinks and assisting guests during check-in and check-out.

This zero-hours contract offers weekend flexibility, training before opening, and benefits that reward commitment. Ideal candidates are friendly, reliable, and eager to learn; barista and bartending skills are

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or pub service.
• Ability to take and serve orders.
• Awareness of allergies and food hygiene.
• Willingness to train and adapt as part of opening team.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and deliver warm, attentive service across the bar, restaurant and guest accommodation.
• Take food and drink orders, provide table service and prepare drinks, including coffees, draught beers, wines and cocktails.
• Process payments accurately and support restaurant bookings and guest check-in and check-out.
• Answer guest questions, respond to requests and refer more complex matters to the appropriate colleague.
• Keep bar and service areas stocked, including changing kegs and casks and completing beer-line cleaning.
• Maintain clean, organised spaces, including cleaning glassware, polishing cutlery and supporting pot wash when needed.
• Complete opening and closing duties and follow food hygiene, allergen and health and safety procedures.
• Take part in pre-opening training and work closely with kitchen, housekeeping and front-of-house colleagues to deliver a consistent guest experience.

Skills

Bartending skills

Barista skills

Guest service

Cash handling

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

The Angel Inn in Castle Cary, part of The Newt in Somerset, seeks a Food & Beverage Team Member to join its opening team. You’ll work across bar, restaurant and guest rooms, delivering warm service, handling orders, serving drinks and assisting guests during check-in and check-out.

This zero-hours contract offers weekend flexibility, training before opening, and benefits that reward commitment. Ideal candidates are friendly, reliable, and eager to learn; barista and bartending skills are