Introduction

Join us at Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you.

About the Employer

You already know Mitchells & Butlers, even if you don't realise it! We're the leading restaurant and pub company in the UK with over 1,600 businesses, including famous restaurant and pub brands such as All Bar One, Toby Carvery, Harvester and Browns. Wherever you turn, you're sure to find a warm Mitchells & Butlers welcome that makes you feel right at home.

What You'll Do

Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be aged 18 or over. The position involves independent alcohol sales and working patterns within a licensed premises that cannot be undertaken by individuals under the age of 18. This requirement is necessary to ensure all aspects of the role can be carried out in accordance with licencing legislation and operational requirements.

As part of our front of house team, you'll be the friendly face our guests remember. As a waiter or waitress or bartender, you'll know our menu inside out and recommend your favourites. You'll inject your personality every moment you're with our guests so that they love to come back time and time again. With over 13 brands and 1600 businesses the opportunities to learn and grow are endless.

Responsibilities:

Offer a warm welcome and farewell to guests, while effectively communicating the service cycle, our products and any special offers or events
Provide personalised recommendations that cater to the specific needs and preference of each guest
Value regular guests by remembering their preferences and engaging in meaningful conversations
Check all guests are enjoying their meal and discuss the guest experience survey
Provide a fast and efficient service and ensure any guest queries and complaints are handled promptly and professionally
Have open communication with the entire team to ensure the delivery of outstanding service, promoting a supportive atmosphere where you assist other team members whenever possible
Participate and contribute to team meetings, offering your valuable insights
Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the front of house, outdoor and toilet areas
Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules
Always adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures

You don't even need any experience. So long as you can provide a warm, helpful manner to everyone you meet, we can teach you the ins and outs of working as part of our busy teams.

At Mitchells and Butlers you will be working towards a Hospitality Team Member Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over the course of 15 months.

By taking on a full-time role as a bar and waiting apprentice under the supervision of our passionate teams, not only will you achieve a nationally recognised qualification, you will be able to support the running of our businesses, creating some amazing moments!

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 (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

Benefits for Mitchells and Butlers staff:

Once completed, this is only the start of your career with us. There are further progression opportunities to explore higher level apprenticeships once you have completed L2
A massive 33% discount across all our brands
20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family
Wagestream - a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it
Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications
Discounts on gym memberships
Team Socials - work hard, play hard!

Training Outcome

Ongoing support and development.

Skills Required

Team Working
Organisation Skills

Qualifications

Desired - null - None required - None required

Course Information

Course: Food and beverage team member (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Catering and hospitality

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Shift work including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

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