Bar and Waiting Apprentice Gold Medal (Gateshead)

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!

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

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Closing date: 30 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,310.00

  • Working week

    Minimum of 25 hours per week. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 25

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Jun 2024

  • Date posted

    03 May 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000248846

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

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 Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament - there's always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.

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% off 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

The training you will be getting

  • Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship - Food and Beverage Service Level 2 qualification, including Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Ongoing training and development

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

Greene King is the country's leading pub retailer and brewer, running over 3,100 pubs, restaurants and hotels in towns, villages and city-centre high streets across England, Wales and Scotland. With a rich heritage of over 200 years, we brew award-winning beers and operate managed, tenanted, leased and franchised pubs from our headquarters in Bury St. Edmunds.

Employer

Gold Medal (Gateshead)

Address

Chowdene Bank

NE9 6JP

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Training

Training provider

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Hospitality team member

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications


Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 30 May 2024