BAR/WAIT STAFF
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
The Cricketers is a country pub and dining rooms with a large beer garden and outdoor patio dining in the summer. The pub is a beautifully refurbished and extended early 19th century public house. We are professional and agile.
Our work environment includes:
- Casual work attire
- On-the-job training
- Company perks
- Flexible working hours
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Regular social events
- Growth opportunities
- Safe work environment
- Lively atmosphere
We're looking for a responsible individual with an outgoing personality to join our team of Servers. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player with exceptional customer service skills who is comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment where multitasking is necessary. You should be able to think on your feet and excel in keeping your fellow Servers and managers informed about what's going on in the restaurant. Our Servers are responsible for greeting guests, taking food and drink orders, bringing meals and beverages to guests, processing payments and handling customer complaints in a timely manner.
Responsibilities:
- Look after the needs of customers and ensure that all orders are taken correctly.
- Have knowledge of alcoholic and other drinks.
- Be able to explain menu items to customers.
- Be able to handle multiple orders at once.
- Handle complaints from customers.
- Knowledge of food allergies.
- Assess customer needs and make suggestions.
- Keep up with how busy a shift is getting so that they know how many people they need working.
The new applicant must also:
- Have top-notch social skills, no robot here
- Be available Weekend AND Evenings, It's not a 9-to-5 Job
We look after our team!
They're the most important asset to us.
Our policy is "No matter how long you stay with us, we want you to enjoy your time here".
If you decide to join our team, there are heaps of awesome perks you'll get, including:
* Working in a team that is fun and sociable, but also hard-working and driven.
* Competitive hourly rate ( dependent on experience, plus service charge!)
* Flexibility in arranging your rota. YOU WON'T WORK EVERY SATURDAYS AND EVERY SUNDAYS!
* 33% off across all Greene King Pubs in the UK, and 15% for friends and family
*Pension plan
*Award-winning training/development program
Not only do we want you to enjoy your time here, but we also want you to grow! If you want to advance your hospitality career, this is an excellent opportunity. We offer apprenticeships and heaps of other pathways to move up in the world.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10 - 48 per week
Salary: £8.50-£10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bracknell: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Night shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for BAR/WAIT STAFF roles across The Cricketers'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 General.
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 £9 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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