Bar and Waiting Apprentice

About this apprenticeship

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

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG.
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.

Training

Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship – Food and Beverage Service L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English.

What you could go on to do

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.