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The Inn Collection Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday paid holidays

Lead-Inn development program

Paid breaks

50% off food

£1 stays in January, February, March

1/3 off room bookings

£50 on same-day bookings

15% off bed and breakfast for loved-1s

Employee Assistance Programme

Give-inn back scheme

Best Pub Employer award

Job summary

The Inn Collection Group’s The Black Swan in Helmsley is seeking Front of House staff to be the first smile that welcomes guests and the friendly face that keeps their experience warm and memorable from start to finish.

As a member of our Front of House team you will greet guests, take orders, serve dishes, and recommend drinks, helping create a lively, welcoming atmosphere that guests love and our team enjoys working in.

Job description

What makes the perfect pub?

It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.

The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs with rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values of respect, customer focused, warmth, , and honesty, all with the goal of Making People Happy.

How we say thank you!

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

The Black Swan has been a beacon of warmth and hospitality for centuries, offering travellers a timeless retreat in the heart of Helmsley. Originally a vital stop for weary stagecoach passengers journeying between Leeds and York, this historic inn traces its roots back to the 15th century. Its unique charm lies in its architectural tapestry—an Elizabethan building at one end, a Tudor structure at the other, and a Georgian house in between—creating a wonderfully higgledy-piggledy gem brimming with character.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

As a member of our Front of House team, you are the first smile that welcomes guests and the friendly face that ensures their experience is warm and memorable from start to finish. Your positive attitude, attentiveness, and passion for hospitality make our Inn a welcoming place for every visitor.

Whether greeting guests, taking orders, serving dishes from the kitchen, or recommending a drink from our selection, no two days are the same on the front line. Your professionalism and enthusiasm create a lively and enjoyable atmosphere, making our Inn a place guests love to visit, and our team loves to work!

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment have a passion for customer service are committed to delivering exceptional experiences we think you’ll fit right inn…

This role allowed Megan to explore a new location. Watch Megan's video to learn more about our front-of-house roles.

https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/join-inn

*Age-related pay rates apply for Under 21s.*