As a Bar and Waiting Apprentice with Chef and Brewer, 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.
The Chef and Brewer collection brings together beautiful, cosy country-style pubs where everyone feels at home. We take great care in creating seriously good pub food and expertly curated drinks served by our friendly and knowledgeable team. Customers visit us to get a break from the stresses of life – so our menus, service, and atmosphere are all designed to deliver an irresistible experience that celebrates life’s simple pleasures.
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.
Desired Skills
• Pride in delivering excellent customer service • Good teamwork ethic • Strong communication skills • The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment • Organised multitasker • Creativity and imagination for food presentation Over and above skills and experience, we value curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn. We welcome applicants with transferable skills and diverse backgrounds.
Personal qualities
● Passionate about developing your skills in the hospitality sector
● A willingness and desire to learn
● A smart and tidy appearance
● Tact and diplomacy for dealing with demanding customers
● High standards of cleanliness and hygiene
● A flexibility to work weekends and evenings
Qualifications required
No desired qualifications required.
Future prospects
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.
Training to be delivered
Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship – Food and Beverage Service L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Employer
Ye Olde Swan (Woughton-On-The-Green)
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Newport Road
Buckinghamshire
Milton Keynes
MK6 3BS
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