Team Member

Linwood Collection; Newbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream Access

50% Off Food & Soft Drinks

Free meals when on shift

Wellbeing Support

Retail Discounts

Apprenticeship Programmes

Hotel Discounts

Enrichment Days & Team Events

Long Service Rewards

Event Space Savings

Job summary

The Hare & Hounds in Newbury is seeking Team Members to help deliver a relaxed, characterful guest experience in a beautifully restored 17th‑century coaching inn. You’ll be part of welcoming guests across the bar, terrace, or guest rooms, contributing to a warm, home-from-home atmosphere.

We value down‑to‑earth, enthusiastic people who love making others feel welcome. Enjoy staff perks, a friendly Berkshire pub‑hotel environment, and opportunities to learn across departments.

Qualifications

• Guest-focused: creating friendly, memorable experiences.
• Team player: supportive, positive, and collaborative.
• Enthusiastic & adaptable in a lively pub-hotel setting.
• Eager to learn and develop across bar, restaurant, or guest-service.
• Reliable & proactive with energy and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Serve with warmth and welcome guests, take orders, and deliver attentive service.
• Champion quality and ensure high standards in food and drink.
• Support your team to keep service smooth and enjoyable.
• Maintain a tidy environment across bar, restaurant, and guest areas.
• Be a friendly, familiar presence contributing to a cosy atmosphere.

Skills

Guest-focused

Team player

Enthusiastic & adaptable

Eager to learn

Reliable & proactive

Job description

Team Member – The Hare & Hounds, Newbury

Do you love great food, warm service, and being part of a genuinely friendly team?

The Hare & Hounds in Newbury

is looking for enthusiastic Team Members to help deliver the relaxed, characterful experience our guests return for time and time again.

As a beautifully restored 17th‑century coaching inn with a cosy pub bar, acclaimed restaurant, gorgeous boutique bedrooms, and a welcoming atmosphere for both guests and their four‑legged companions, we pride ourselves on offering hospitality that feels personal, warm, and wonderfully Berkshire.

Whether you’re pouring a pint in the bar, bringing dishes to the terrace, or greeting guests as they check in from the Stables or Coach House rooms, you’ll be part of creating that memorable “home‑from‑home” feeling.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At The Hare & Hounds, we believe great hospitality starts with a great team. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Stream Access – Track, manage, and access your earnings instantly.
• 50% Off Food & Soft Drinks – Across all our brands.
• Free meals when on shift – a selection for you to choose from when on your break
• Wellbeing Support – Mental health, legal guidance, and financial advice.
• Retail Discounts – Enjoy savings from top brands.
• Apprenticeship Programmes – Tailored to your career goals.
• Hotel Discounts – Reduced rates at our award-winning properties.
• Enrichment Days & Team Events – Because fun matters too.
• Long Service Rewards – such as extra holidays and access to private healthcare.
• Event Space Savings – 50% off private hire bookings.

What You Bring

We’re looking for down‑to‑earth people who take pride in making others feel welcome.

You’ll thrive with us if you are:

• Guest‑focused – You enjoy creating friendly, memorable experiences.
• A great team player – Supportive, positive, and ready to get stuck in.
• Enthusiastic & adaptable – Happy working in a lively, fast‑paced pub‑hotel environment.
• Eager to learn – Keen to develop across bar, restaurant, or guest‑service areas.
• Reliable & proactive – You bring energy, consistency, and initiative to every shift.

No experience? No problem.

If you bring the right attitude, we’ll teach you the rest.

What You’ll Do

As a Team Member at The Hare & Hounds, you’ll be at the heart of the guest experience:

• Serve with warmth – Welcome guests, take orders, and deliver relaxed, attentive service.
• Champion quality – Ensure food and drink reflect the high standards our inn is known for.
• Support your team – Work together to keep service smooth and enjoyable.
• Maintain a tidy environment – Keep bar, restaurant, and guest areas fresh and inviting.
• Be a friendly, familiar presence – Help create the cosy, homely atmosphere our guests love.

Ready to join a much‑loved Berkshire coaching inn?

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer — everyone is welcome.