Apprenticeships

Bar and Waiting Apprenticeship

O'Neill's - Watford Station Road

Intermediate

Apprenticeship Level

Food and beverage team member (level 2)

Apprenticeship Standard

Summary

oin us at O'Neill's. From breakfast to big nights out, our teams are the local legends. The atmosphere is electric, the food hearty, and the Guinness always flowing. So, if you're up for the craic, we want to hear from you.

As Bar and Waiting Staff at O'Neill's 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)
  • 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!

Wage will be:

  • 16-20 year olds: £10 per hour
  • 21+ year olds: £12.21 per hour

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

Employment

£15,600 a year

Wage

30

Hours Per Week

11 Jun 2025

Expected Start Date

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

Working Week

1 Year 3 Months

Expected Duration

Employer

O'Neill's - Watford

Employer Name

Station Road, WD17 1ET, Station Road

Employer Address
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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

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

Food and Beverage Team Member Level 2, including Functional Skills in Maths and English.

Desired Applicant

Skills

Team Working, Organisation Skills

Qualifications

None required Other (None required) Desired

How To Apply

To learn more about this apprenticeship vacancy, and for instructions on how to apply, please view the vacancy on the GOV.UK Find An Apprenticeship Service.

VAC1000319079

Vacancy Reference Number

5 Jun 2025

Application Closing Date
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