Bar and Waiting Apprentice Blue Cap (Sandiway)

Greene King are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and confident applicant to join their team as a bar and waiting apprentice. Applicants must be willing to work evenings and weekends and have a passion for customer service! Duties include serving food & drinks at the table, giving customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation and keeping up to date with new products, menus and promotions.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 20 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,393.00

  • Working week

    30 Hours per working week. Shift work including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    27 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    16 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000164498

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

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.

Join us at Chef & Brewer, a collection of unique country-style pubs set in beautiful locations across the country which are welcome escapes for our customers, that feel like a home away from home. Our relaxed pubs with beautifully decorated interiors, seriously good pub food and expertly chosen drinks ranges are the perfect places for our customers to enjoy any occasion.

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 

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 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship - Food and Beverage Service L2
  • Functional Skills in maths and English

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Ongoing training and development. With the opportunity to progress on the Greene King career pathway with access to 30 apprenticeships, ranging from Level 2 to Level 7

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team Working, Organisation Skills

Qualifications

Other None required (Grade None required) Desired

Things to consider

The key dates are to be used as a guide only. Should the right candidate be found, this vacancy may close early.

About the employer

A charming stone-built pub dating back to 1716, The Blue Cap stands on the site of an even older pub, a heritage in keeping with this attractive and historic part of Cheshire. The pub is situated in the village of Sandiway, just the other side of the historic Sandiway Golf Course from the beautiful architecture of Hartford, and the attractive roman town of Northwich. The attractive Grade II listed Church of St. John the Evangelist is Sandiway's most prominent landmark, one of the area's many bu

Employer

Blue Cap (Sandiway)

Address

520 Chester Road

CW8 2DN

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Training

Training provider

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Hospitality team member

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 20 Oct 2023