Server/Waiter/Waitress

Heartwood Inns Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

National Living Wage + TRONC

Stepping Stones training programme

Employee Assistance Program

EarlyPay

Enhanced parental leave

Referral bonus

Food discounts

Birthday gift

Long service recognition

Rewards gateway access

Cycle to Work

Job summary

The Meadow Lark in Trumpington, Cambridge, is recruiting a Waiter/Waitress to join the opening Front of House team following a major refurbishment. The role sits within Heartwood Collection and offers training through our Stepping Stones programme, access to Hospitality Action support, and EarlyPay.

Team members enjoy generous discounts and a referral bonus, with an emphasis on delivering exceptional guest service.

Qualifications

• You’re a people person with great interpersonal skills and love making guests feel special.
• You’re flexible, reliable, and passionate about delivering excellent service.
• Have an interest in great quality food and high standards.

Skills

People skills

Guest service

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Waiter / Waitress

The Meadow Lark, Trumpington – Opening Late 2026

At Heartwood Collection, we’re on the lookout for passionate and vibrant individuals to join our team as a Waiter / Waitress to join the opening Front of House team at The Meadow Lark, following a major refurbishment of this exciting pub with rooms.

Recruitment Open Days

• The Clay Farm Centre
• Hobson Avenue, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9FN
• Wednesday 28th October – 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Thursday 29th October – 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

About The Meadow Lark

• An 84-cover bar
• An 84-cover restaurant
• An 80-cover terrace and landscaped garden
• 19 boutique bedrooms

What We Offer

• Pay is based on National Living Wage + TRONC*
• Bespoke training and development through our Stepping Stones programme
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
• Instant pay access through EarlyPay
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Up to £1,500 Referral Bonus
• 50% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc, plus a 20% discount for family and friends
• A birthday gift and Long Service Recognition
• Discounts on hundreds of retailers and experiences via Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About You

• You’re a people person with great interpersonal skills and love making guests feel special
• You’re flexible, reliable, and passionate about delivering excellent service
• Have an interest in great quality food and high standards

Heartwood Collection Is a Multi-award-winning Hospitality Group

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work winner 2024
• Double winner at the Publican Awards 2024
• Best Pub Brand/ Concept at the Publican Awards 2025

At Heartwood Collection, we’re excited about the future. With over 40 locations now and plans to expand to more than 60 by 2027, including over 500 bedrooms, there’s never been a better time to join us. We’re committed to growing our team with progression opportunities across our estate.

Join us and be part of a community that’s warm, genuine, and full of life.

The hourly rate includes the National Living Wage and TRONC, calculated from the expected 6 months’ average.

Please note, we cannot take applications from overseas or that require sponsorship