Bar and Waiting Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
At Hungry Horse, we're all about helping our guests to sit back, relax and share great times with their friends and family. We want our guests to feel right at home with us - and not have to worry about cooking for themselves or doing the washing up either. It's the perfect place to come and watch the footy too with our big screens and brilliantly priced pints!
Our huge menus are bursting with choice, unbelievably great value and generous meals - seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And there really is something for all the family! We also have a great range of drinks, something for everyone, beer at great prices, Wine Wednesdays and the shots and bombs are always on ice for the weekend. We have grown to over 270 sites in the UK, and proud to serve in all corners of the country.
As an Apprentice in Bar & Waiting you don't need to have experience as we'll teach you everything you need... All you need is a warm and friendly personality, willingness to learn and a genuine love for what you do.
It's our people that make our pubs special and we think the best hospitality comes from people who can be themselves and show customers their personality.
Benefits:
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification which will look GREAT on your CV
- Love eating out? You'll get 33% staff discount at Greene King managed pubs
-Great working atmosphere - Fun, Laughs and Room for progression & development
-Discounts off high-street retail brands that include - Apple, ASOS, John Lewis and many more...
- Over 30 funded Apprenticeships available, ranging from Level 2 to Level 7
Responsibilities included in this role:
- Maintenance of a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
- Working effectively as part of a hospitality team
- Serve food & drinks at the table
- Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation
- Keep up to date with new products, menus and promotions
- Adhere to company policies and procedures and licensing laws
- Be involved and contribute at all team meetings
What your apprenticeship includes:
- A mixture of face to face and virtual catch ups with your learning coach every 4 - 6 weeks
- A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
- Feedback sessions to discuss progress
- Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have GCSE)
At Greene King, you will be working towards a Hospitality Team Member Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 15 months.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bar and Waiting Apprentice roles across Greene King's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Restaurants & Cafes.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £4 - £8 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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