Bar and Waiting Apprentice

GREENE KING RETAIL SERVICES LIMITED

Buckinghamshire, HP18 9HJ

Closes in 10 days (Thursday 5 December)

Posted on 15 November 2024


Summary

Greene King are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join their team as a Kitchen Team Leader 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.

Annual wage
£6,760 a year

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Training course
Hospitality team member (level 2)
Hours
20-25 hours Shift work including some bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

20 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 12 December

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Job Title: Bar and waiting apprentice: 
Join us at Pub & Dining, a collection of outstanding pubs and inns amidst beautiful British surroundings, achieving the perfect balance between traditional character, charm, and authenticity. These qualities give Pub & Dining a timeless appeal that makes us a firm favourite for celebrating the moments that make life special. 
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. 

Where you’ll work

Mill Road

Buckinghamshire

HP18 9HJ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Your training course

Hospitality team member (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

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  

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working

About this company

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.

https://www.greeneking.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Ongoing training and development.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287610.

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Closes in 10 days (Thursday 5 December)

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