Apprentice Bar and Waiting
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
As a Bar and Waiting Apprentice with Hungry Horse, you'll be the face of our company, making sure that every guest leaves with a smile on their face and a full belly. Whether it's greeting customers with a warm welcome or remembering that favourite spot they like to sit in, you know how to make them feel special.
Amazing food, live sport, sun-drenched beer gardens and play areas for the kids: just a few things that make our Hungry Horse pubs so special. And with over 200 locations across the country, we've got sizzling steaks, to Sunday roasts and the perfect line-up of drinks to match. We know that coming to a pub's a treat. But it doesn't have to be a rare one. The goal behind our family pubs is to feed the whole gang for less.
As a Bar and Waiting Apprentice, you will:
- Provide customers with a heartfelt and memorable experience each and every time they visit.
- Be the insider behind the bar, offering recommendations to customers
- Prepare and present drinks that meet specifications and customer expectations.
- Assist in greeting, serving food and looking after our customers whilst they dine with us
- Make sure the bar is always safe, legal, and clean, and any issues are dealt with as quickly and safely as possible
What you'll bring:
- Willingness to learn and expand your skills.
- Have a great eye for detail, making sure every pint is poured to perfection
- A passion for giving great service and making sure every customer receives a warm welcome
- A positive can-do attitude and be a real team player
We're all about rewarding our team's hard work, that's why...
You'll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:
- The chance to further your career across our well-known brands - as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career
- Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount
- Free employee assistance program - mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
- Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
- Menopause Friendly Employer
- Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels - so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank
- Refer a friend - who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
- Wagestream - access your wage before payday for when life happens
- Retail discounts - Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more...
What your apprenticeship includes:
- You won't need to attend college; our apprenticeships are delivered through work-based training which includes a mixture of face-to-face sessions and remote Team calls with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. You will also have a mentor within the workplace to support you
- Obtain Functional Skills in English and maths, with support tailored to your needs (if you don't already have GCSE or equivalents)
- Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Learner Coach including feedback sessions
We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make - across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.
Requirements
Working week
Shift work including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
- Food and Beverage Team Member Apprenticeship Level 2 including Functional Skills in maths and English
- With Greene King and Lifetime Training, you will have the chance to further your career across our well-known brands - as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career
Things to consider
The key dates are to be used as a guide only. Should the right candidate be found, this vacancy may close early.