Server/Waiter/Waitress

Harri; Lewes; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NWL + TRONC

Stepping Stones training

EAP Hospitality Action

EarlyPay access

Maternity & Paternity leave

Referral bonus £1,500

Food discount

Birthday gift

Long service recognition

Reward gateway discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

Heartwood Collection is seeking a confident and friendly Waiter / Waitress to join our team across our cosy pubs and brasseries. You’ll engage guests, deliver attentive service and help create memorable dining experiences in a welcoming environment.

We offer comprehensive training, staff benefits including staff discounts, early pay access, and generous leave options. If you’re passionate about great hospitality and working with a close-knit team, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• We are looking for people with a friendly, guest-focused approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible, reliable and passionate about delivering great service.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive waiter/waitress service to guests.
• Take orders accurately and serve food and drinks promptly.
• Assist with setting up and clearing tables and maintaining a welcoming dining environment.

Skills

People skills

Customer service

Reliability

Job description

Waiter / Waitress

At Heartwood Collection, we’re on the lookout for passionate and vibrant individuals to join our team as a Waiter / Waitress.

We’re an award-winning group of cosy pubs and atmospheric brasseries that truly feel like home. From the elegance of Brasserie Blanc to the charm of Heartwood Inns, we pride ourselves on serving fresh, seasonal dishes to our local communities.

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

Compensation: Minimum Wage