Waiter/Waitress

Acorn Pubs; Witney; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

30% staff discount

Nest pension

Perks on Tap discounts

Referral bonus £1,000

Wagestream pay

Weekly pay

24-hour helpline

Counselling support

Discounted gym membership

Social events

Job summary

The Blue Boar, part of Acorn Pubs, is reopening after refurbishment and inviting a friendly team to deliver great hospitality in Witney. Basic pay up to £12.71 per hour plus tips is complemented by meals on shift, staff discounts, a pension, and weekly pay.

We offer development opportunities across the Acorn Pubs and Brunning & Price group, with potential progression for motivated crew. Join us to provide exceptional service, enjoy benefits, and grow a long-term career with a pub operator known

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality as a waitress/waiter, bar tender, barista or food & beverage assistant would be helpful but isn’t essential.
• You’re hands on with a positive attitude and keep calm on busy shifts to look after customers.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Job description

The Blue Boar has begun an exciting new chapter.

As part of a major investment programme across the Acorn Pubs estate, The Blue Boar is reopen following a significant refurbishment with a fresh new look and renewed ambition and we are looking for some new crew to join our team!

Acorn Pubs is part of Brunning & Price, one of the UK's most respected pub operators, renowned for creating exceptional pubs with character, quality food and drink, and outstanding hospitality.

Located in the heart of Witney, The Blue Boar has long been a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Following a substantial investment, the pub will reopen with an enhanced guest experience and an exciting opportunity to establish a food offering that reflects the quality and standards for which Acorn Pubs is known.

Our Offer

• Basic up to £12.71 per hour, plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).
• Great cash tips.

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across Acorn Pubs, Brunning and Price and our group including wagamama and selected airport pubs and restaurants.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tap, saving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company.
• Wagestream - use flexible pay to choose when to get paid
• Weekly pay - because everyone loves a payday!

Your Wellbeing – it’s important to us

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

We want you to grow with us

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based level 1, 2 and 3 apprentices.
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with us.

About you...

You have a natural ability to look after people and make them happy and like us, you’re passionate about food and drink. Previous experience in hospitality as a waitress/waiter, bar tender, barista or food and beverage assistant ideally in a pub, restaurant, hotel or bar would be helpful but isn’t essential.

More importantly, you’re hands on with a positive attitude. You’ll bring your life experience to help keep a busy shift calm and collected whilst ensuring you look after our customers in the best way possible.

About Acorn Pubs...

• A collection of 10 pubs, 6 of which have bedrooms.
• Our wider company, Brunning and Price, includes 79 pubs across the country.
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably and supporting our local communities.
• @brunningandpricecareers #bandplife