Bar Staff/Server

About Us — The Windsor Castle, Maidenhead

We've recently opened after refurbishment as one of the area's destination pubs, a premium, community-anchored venue built around brilliant basics, genuine hospitality, and an experience worth talking about. We're not chasing trends for the sake of it, we're building a team that makes every guest feel like a regular, whether it's their first visit or their fiftieth.

We operate under Punch Pubs, an independent pub company with around 1,300 pubs across the UK, committed to empowering and working alongside the very best Publicans and Management Partners to build and grow best-in-class community pubs.

We're looking for fun, enthusiastic, and passionate Bar Staff / Servers to join our hard-working team and help bring our exceptional standards and values to life, front and centre with our guests. Looking for full time position only.

The Role

As Bar Staff / Server, you'll be at the heart of the guest experience, welcoming, serving, and looking after customers so every visit feels warm and memorable. You'll work closely with the wider team to keep service running smoothly, even when it's busy.

Main Responsibilities:

• Guest Experience — Deliver a warm, welcoming, and attentive experience to every guest, anticipating their needs and going the extra mile wherever possible
• Service Standards — Serve pints, make cocktails, and serve food to guests in our restaurant area, maintaining a high standard of presentation and cleanliness across the floor and bar at all times
• Team Work — Work proactively with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues to keep service flowing smoothly, especially during busy periods
• Compliance — Follow all health and safety, food safety, and licensing requirements, including responsible service of alcohol
• Cash Handling — Accurately process orders and payments using the till system
• Product Knowledge — Build and maintain a strong knowledge of the food and drink offer to make helpful recommendations to guests
• Standards & Cleanliness — Support with setting up and closing down the bar and floor areas to the required standard

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a bar, restaurant, or pub is essential
• A friendly, positive attitude with a genuine passion for looking after people
• Ability to stay calm, organised, and focused under pressure during busy service
• Strong communication skills and a real team-player mentality
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• A genuine interest in being part of a pub that means something to its local community

Why Join Us

• Service charge & tips
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Employee referral bonus
• Genuine progression opportunities within the business
• Work in a pub built around community, quality, and making every moment count

Ready to be part of something brilliant? Apply now to join our Bar Staff / Server team at The Windsor Castle.

Pay: £10.85-£13.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person