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.

We’re called Venture Hotels for a reason: We’re pioneers! And we thrive on originality.
As Greene King’s ventures arm, we’re here to push boundaries. And we’re driven by a team that sees every day as an opportunity to go beyond the ordinary.
The result: hotels with a unique sense of place that locals can feel proud of.
So, if you love where you live, join us and inspire other people to love it, too
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% of 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