Join us at Vintage Inns, a collection of rural pubs where muddy boots and paws are welcome. You’ll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. If you want to be part of the Inn Crowd, we want to hear from you.

As Bar and Waiting Staff at Vintage Inns you are the personality behind the beer pumps, the expert on the drink’s menu and know our food menu inside out, frequently recommending your favourites. As the friendly face our guests remember, you’ll inject your personality every moment you’re with our guests so that they love to come back time and time again.

Responsibilities:

Greet, serve and look after our guests
Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety
Work with the team to create a friendly atmosphere our guests will love
Know the menus inside out, making recommendations to our guests
Be a champion of brand standards

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.

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 Level 2 Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship, you will be able to support the running of our businesses, creating some amazing moments!

What your apprenticeship includes:

A mixture of face to face and skype/phone catch ups every 4 – 6 weeks
A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Trainer
Feedback sessions to discuss progress
Obtain Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don’t already have GCSE or equivalent)
30 hours paid work every week

Benefits for M&B Staff:

Love eating out? You’ll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered
Never a dull moment – fun, laughs and lifelong friends
Funded qualification up to degree level
Charity is important to us. From the company charities to the one which is close to your heart; you can choose how to give something back
Enjoy a 33% discount off a cosy stay at our Inn Keepers Lodges

On top of all this, we offer a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares
At Mitchells and Butlers, you will be working towards a Hospitality Team member level 2 Apprenticeship standard over the course of 15 months.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Hospitality Team Member Level 2 – Food and Beverage Service
Functional Skills in maths and English

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Ongoing support and development.

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team Working, Organisation Skills

Employer Name

Five Bells – Aylesbury

About the employer

You already know Mitchells & Butlers, even if you don’t realise it! That’s because we run many of the UK’s most famous restaurant and pub brands, including: All Bar One, Sizzling Pubs, Vintage Inns, Harvester, Ember Inns, Toby Carvery, Crown Carveries, Castle, Nicholson’s, Premium Country Dining Group, O’Neill’s, Alex, Village Pub & Kitchen, Miller & Carter, Browns, Innkeeper’s Lodge, Orchid Pubs and The Oak Tree.

Training provider

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Hospitality team member (level 2)

How to apply?

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Bar and Waiting Apprenticeship