Bar and Waiting Apprenticeship

About the role

Be the first face our guests see and make a name for yourself in one of our pubs! We're looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Bar and Waiting Team Apprentice - part of the team that is obsessed with creating great experiences for our guests.

We're on the lookout for new Bar and Waiting Apprentice to join our team!

New to hospitality? You won't be for long! Make a name for yourself in one of our pubs. Our Bar and Waiting teams are at the heart of it all, right where the magic happens. It's not just a shift on the bar. It's mastering the best pint. It's not just delivering delicious, quality food. It's about creating those happy, memorable moments that leaves our guests coming back for more.

Due to licensing laws and handling alcohol all applicants must be over 18.

Whether you're an expert now or you're just starting out, we're here to help you become your absolute best.

As part of our Bar and Waiting team you'll: Be the face of our pubs creating and maintaining a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

• Be responsible for taking orders, serving and upselling our fantastic food and drinks
• Be passionate about providing brilliant customer service
• Care about the wider team, turning your hand to support wherever needed
• Gain people, marketing and operational skills whilst getting paid for it!
• Be encouraged to progress in your role whilst achieving a long-term career (if that's what you're after)

What comes next is up to you: Whether you'd like to progress your skills and become an expert in the role you join us in, develop and seek that next level up, or explore wider opportunities across our pub, hotels and pub support centre we have a range of career pathways to suit all.

What you get from us: You'll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
• Marston's Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
• Health Screening Discounts
• Long Service Awards
• Gym Discounts
• 24-hour GP helpline
• Mortgage Advice and support
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you.

At Marston's, you will be working towards your Food and Beverage Team Member Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification over the course of 15-months.

Marston's. Where people make pubs.

Training

Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship - Food and Beverage Service Level 2 including Functional Skills in maths and English.

Apprenticeship standard: Food and beverage team member (level 2)

Training provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

After your apprenticeship

Marston's offer ongoing training and support and actively encourage their employees to progress.

Working hours

Shift work including evenings and weekends, exact shifts to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Possible start date: 13 November 2026

Wage

£16,926 a year

Skills

• Team Working
• Organisation Skills

Qualifications

• null None required (grade None required), desired

About the employer

We've been running pubs and brewing beer in one form or another for more than 185 years - a heritage that we're incredibly proud of! Today we operate more than 1,400 pubs, bars and hotels.