Bar and Waiting Apprentice

St Leonards Hotel (Ringwood) · Bournemouth

HospitalityIntermediate Level 2On-site

As a Bar and Waiting Apprentice with Core Hotels, 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.

Looking for a place to stay that offers cosy comfort, convenience, and great service? We have a range of hotels across the UK, each offering a unique experience tailored to your needs. Whether you're dreaming of a countryside retreat, a seaside escape, or a vibrant city break, our collection of pubs with rooms offers something for everyone.

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.

Skills required

- 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 presentationOver and above skills and experience, we value curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn. We welcome applicants with transferable skills and diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications required

No desired qualifications required.

Training you'll get

Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship Food and Beverage Service Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English

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.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 20 hours per week
Duration 12 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available 1
Posted 29 Sep 2026
Interviews 13 Oct 2026
Starts Nov 2026
Apply by 27 Oct 2026

Training provider

Lifetime Training

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

Where you'd be based

BH24 2NP

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