Bar and Waiting Apprentice

As a bar and waiting apprentice, you will be key to creating unforgettable moments for customers, whether you’re putting a smile on customers’ faces or recommending meals off the menu. You’ll be joining a fun and inclusive team, where you can grow and strengthen your skills and experience.

Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple. Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy one of our events, a feast of lovingly cooked food or a quick catch up with friends over a drink.

We’re all about rewarding our teams 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. Wage Stream – 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… 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 Free employee assistance program – Mental Health, well-being, Financial, and Legal support because you matter!

As a bar and waiting apprentice, you will...

Provide customers with a heartfelt and memorable experience each and every time they visit Know the menu inside out, offering recommendations to customers. Greet, serve food and look after our customers whilst they dine with us. Assist the bar in preparing drinks which meets specs and customer expectations. Making sure front of house is always safe, legal, and clean, and any issues are dealt with as quickly and safely as possible.

What your apprenticeship includes:

A mixture of face to face and skype/phone catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and apprenticeship Trainer The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don’t already have GCSE) A Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship Qualification once you have completed the 15 month programme

Training Outcome:
Ongoing training and development. With the opportunity to progress on the Greene King career pathway with access to 30 apprenticeships, ranging from level 2 to level 7.

Employer Description:
Greene King is the country’s leading pub retailer and brewer, running over 3,100 pubs, restaurants and hotels in towns, villages and city-centre high streets across England, Wales and Scotland. With a rich heritage of over 200 years, we brew award-winning beers and operate managed, tenanted, leased and franchised pubs from our headquarters in Bury St. Edmunds.

Working Hours :
30 Hours per working week. Shift work including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working