Job Description
Botany Bay Hotel
Employment type: Full Time
Contract: Seasonal
Salary: Up to £12.80 per hour
Bar Team Member – Join Britain’s Oldest Brewer!
At Shepherd Neame, we know that first impressions count. As a Bar Team Member, you’ll play a vital role in creating memorable experiences – greeting every guest with a warm welcome and delivering great service at every opportunity.
No experience? No problem! If you have the right attitude, we’ll give you all the training you need. Bring your enthusiasm and people skills – we’ll teach you the rest.
Where You’ll Be Working
Situated on the magnificent clifftop at Kingsgate, the Botany Bay Hotel in Broadstairs, Kent, is the perfect destination for a seaside escape. The stylish coastal retreat overlooks 200 metres of golden sands, stunning cliffs and rock pools. Guests can stay in one of the 30 en-suite bedrooms, enjoy a drink in the lounge bar or sample some delicious food in the restaurant.
What You’ll Do
- Welcome every guest with warmth and genuine hospitality.
- Create a positive atmosphere by engaging with customers and anticipating their needs.
- Serve drinks and food promptly and professionally.
- Keep the bar area clean, tidy, and well-stocked throughout your shift.
- Work as part of a supportive team to deliver exceptional experiences.
- Uphold our standards and contribute to the pub’s success.
What’s In It For You?
- Competitive hourly pay plus a share of tips
- Early wage withdrawal scheme
- 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
- 25% discount on overnight stays at Managed House Hotels
- Up to 40% off select purchases from our Visitor Centre Shop in Faversham
- Exclusive discounts via Sheps Hut on hundreds of high street brands
- Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
- Company pension plan
- Career development opportunities across our pubs, Brewery, and Support Office
- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
What You’ll Need
We’re looking for behaviours that make a difference:
- Sheps Spirit – you bring enthusiasm and a can-do attitude to every shift.
- Working Together – you enjoy working with others and support your colleagues.
- Pride & Passion – you take pride in doing things well and keeping standards high to ensure people feel welcome and valued.
- Authenticity – you stay calm and focused when things get busy
Why Shepherd Neame?
Our culture is built on Sheps Spirit, Working Together, Pride and Passion, and Authenticity - values that have guided us for over 300 years. When you join us, you become part of a team that celebrates tradition while shaping the future.
Ready to bring your personality and passion to the bar?
Apply today and become part of our story!
Bar Team Member
Botany Bay Hotel
Seasonal
Up to £12.80 per hour
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