Bar And Waiting Apprentice
St Leonards Hotel (Ringwood) · South West · BH24 2NP
About the role
Bar and Waiting Apprentice 🍻 | Core Hotels
Ready to kickstart your career in hospitality and make some serious magic happen? ✨ Core Hotels is on the hunt for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Bar and Waiting Apprentices! We're all about creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, whether they're escaping to the countryside 🌳, hitting the seaside 🏖️, or diving into a vibrant city break 🏙️.
As our next Bar and Waiting Apprentice, you'll be the heart and soul of our pubs with rooms, ensuring every guest leaves with a massive smile 😊 and a happy tummy 🍔.
What you'll be doing:
- Guest Rockstar: Create genuinely warm and memorable experiences that keep our guests coming back for more.
- Bar Guru: Become the go-to expert behind the bar, recommending epic drinks and perfecting pours. 🍸
- Master Mixologist (on the making!): Prepare and present drinks that look amazing and taste even better.
- Dining Dynamo: Greet guests with a grin, serve up delicious food, and look after them every step of the way.
- Safety First Pro: Keep our bar area spotless, safe, and legal – tackling any issues like a true champ. 🛡️
What you'll bring to the table:
- Eagerness to Learn: A burning desire to pick up new skills and grow. 🌱
- Sharp Eye for Detail: You notice the little things, like making sure every pint is poured just right. 👌
- Service Superstar Vibe: A genuine passion for making people feel welcome and special. 🤗
- Positive Powerhouse: A can-do attitude and a knack for being an awesome team player. 🤝
Why you'll love working with us:
- Earn While You Learn: Competitive salary 💰 and a pension to help you save for the future.
- Career Growth Galore: We're top-tier apprenticeship providers with loads of opportunities to climb the ladder across our amazing brands. 🚀
- Major Perks:
- 33% discount on food and drink for you, and 15% for your loved ones across all our brands. 😋
- 50% discount on stays at our Greene King Inns and hotels for you, and 25% for your loved ones – hello, spontaneous getaways! ✈️
- Retail discounts up to 30% at places like Superdrug and Three Mobile. 🛍️
- We've Got Your Back:
- Free employee assistance program for your mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support. 🧘♀️
- Generous family-friendly maternity and paternity policies.
- We're a Menopause Friendly Employer.
- Refer-a-Friend Bonus: Earn up to £1,500 for recommending awesome people like you. 🌟
- Wagestream Access: Get early access to your earned wages when you need it. 🏧
Your Apprenticeship Adventure Includes:
- No College? No Problem! Our apprenticeships are delivered through on-the-job training, with support from your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks (mix of face-to-face and virtual calls). 💻
- Workplace Mentor: You'll have a go-to mentor in the workplace to guide you. 🧑🏫
- Essential Skills Boost: Gain Functional Skills in English and Maths, with support tailored to your needs if you don't have GCSEs or equivalents. 📚
- Regular Check-ins: 12-weekly reviews with your coach and manager to celebrate your progress and offer feedback. 📝
Our Mission: Creating places where everyone feels welcome, safe, and truly belongs. We're all about inclusion, making sure everyone feels valued and can thrive. 💖
Apprenticeship Details: Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship, Food and Beverage Service Level 2, Functional Skills in Maths and English.
Key responsibilities
- 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 customers whilst they dine.
- Ensure the bar is always safe, legal, and clean, and any issues are dealt with quickly and safely.