Restaurant Server - Pastures Lodge & Hotel

RedCat Pub Company; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is hiring a Restaurant Server in Doncaster. The ideal candidate will ensure each guest feels valued and provide exceptional service by guiding them through the menu and delivering food and drinks promptly. Responsibilities include taking orders, upselling menu items, and maintaining cleanliness. This position offers opportunities for development within a growing company, along with employee perks and wellness programs.

Benefits

Share of tips (Tronc)

25% discount on food, drinks, and rooms

Opportunities to progress within a growing company

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Discounted staff meals during shifts

Apprenticeship & skills development programmes

24/7 access to training and development platform

Wellness programme to support health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to greet and interact with guests professionally.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledgeable about food and drink menus, including allergens.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take orders promptly.
• Deliver food and drinks efficiently to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Upsell menu items and promotions to enhance the dining experience.
• Collaborate with team members and kitchen staff for smooth service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas.

Skills

Guest Service

Menu Knowledge

Upselling

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Job description

Restaurant Server

Why join us?

• Share of tips (Tronc)
• 25% discount on food, drinks, and rooms across all RedCat venues* (T&C apply)
• Opportunities to progress within a growing company
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee recognition scheme
• Discounted staff meals during shifts
• Apprenticeship & skills development programmes
• 24/7 access to our training and development platform
• Wellness programme to support your health and wellbeing

About the Role

As a Restaurant Server at RedCat, you’ll deliver outstanding service that makes every guest feel welcome and valued. You’ll guide them through the menu, take accurate orders, serve food and drinks promptly, and ensure their experience is smooth from start to finish.

You’ll work closely with the rest of the FOH team and the kitchen, making sure communication is clear and service is efficient. Whether it’s recommending the perfect drink pairing, remembering a regular’s favourite dish, or handling special requests, you’ll do it all with warmth, professionalism, and a smile.

Your attention to detail, ability to multitask, and passion for hospitality will help create memorable dining experiences that keep guests coming back.

Key Responsibilities

• Guest Service – Greet and seat guests, take orders, and deliver food and drinks promptly.
• Menu Knowledge – Be confident in explaining dishes, specials, and drink options, including allergens.
• Upselling – Recommend dishes, drinks, and promotions to enhance the guest experience and boost sales.
• Presentation – Ensure tables are set and maintained to RedCat’s standards.
• Teamwork – Work collaboratively with colleagues and the kitchen to keep service running smoothly.
• Problem-Solving – Resolve guest concerns quickly and professionally.
• Payments – Use EPOS systems to process orders and payments accurately.
• Cleanliness – Keep your section and service areas tidy and organised.

About RedCat

RedCat is revitalising pubs, inns, and boutique hotels across the UK—investing in design, service, and our people. Our restaurant servers are at the heart of the guest experience, ensuring every visit is friendly, efficient, and memorable.

The RedCat Way

We work with integrity, care, and respect. As a Restaurant Server, you bring positive energy to every shift, making guests feel welcome and delivering service they’ll remember long after they leave.