Experienced Waiting & Bar Staff

Quality Inns is looking for experienced Waiting & Bar Staff to join the team at The Old Passage Inn, our newly opened riverside pub in Arlingham, Gloucestershire.

With beautiful views across the River Severn and a focus on great food, drink and friendly service, The Old Passage is an exciting place to work for hospitality professionals who enjoy being part of a busy, food-led pub.

We’re looking for confident, enthusiastic and experienced front-of-house team members who can deliver excellent table service, manage larger tables and work efficiently during busy services.

A minimum of two years’ experience in a busy, large-table table-service environment is essential for this role.

About the Role

As a member of our front-of-house team, you’ll help create a welcoming atmosphere and ensure every guest receives friendly, attentive and efficient service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing excellent food and drink service in a busy pub environment.
• Taking orders accurately and communicating effectively with the kitchen team.
• Preparing and serving drinks, including alcoholic beverages, hot drinks and coffees.
• Maintaining clean, tidy and well-presented bar, restaurant and service areas.
• Supporting colleagues to keep service running smoothly during busy periods.
• Helping create a positive guest experience that encourages customers to return.

We’re looking for people who can hit the ground running, bring confidence and experience to the team, and take pride in delivering consistently high standards of service.

What We’re Looking For

Essential experience and skills:

• At least two years’ experience in a busy restaurant, pub or similar hospitality environment.
• Knowledge & confidence serving beers, wines, spirits and other drinks.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work under pressure while maintaining a friendly, professional approach.
• A reliable, organised and proactive attitude.
• Flexible approach to work alongside the evolving needs of a new site
• The ability to work well as part of a team.

Desirable skills:

• Barista skills and experience preparing coffees.
• Experience changing beer barrels and assisting with cellar operations.

What We Can Offer

The Old Passage is part of Quality Inns, a growing, family-run pub group with 15 pubs across Gloucestershire and Devon.

We’re passionate about creating individual pubs with their own character, serving great food and providing welcoming places for our local communities and visitors.

Joining Quality Inns offers you:

• Staff discounts on food and accommodation across our Gloucestershire and Devon sites.
• Opportunities to develop your hospitality skills and progress within the business.
• The chance to work as part of a friendly team in a newly refurbished riverside pub.
• The opportunity to build your experience within an established, family-run hospitality group.

Location and Transport

The Old Passage Inn is situated in the rural village of Arlingham, Gloucestershire, overlooking the River Severn.

Due to our rural location, applicants should consider their transport arrangements carefully, particularly for shifts starting early or finishing late.

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced member of waiting or bar staff looking for your next opportunity in hospitality, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for people who enjoy working in a busy environment, take pride in their service and want to be part of a team delivering a great experience for every guest.