Restaurant jobs in Downpatrick

FLOOR & BAR STAFF

The Bucks Head Restaurant + Rooms | Dundrum, County Down

Immediate start | Competitive pay | Excellent weekly tips | Four-day working week

Love people? Enjoy great food and drink? Come and join us.

At The Bucks Head, we're looking for friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking people to join our floor and bar team.

We're an independent restaurant in the heart of Dundrum, County Down, led by Michelin-starred chef Alex Greene and hospitality professional Bronagh McCormick. With exceptional food, a welcoming bar and our boutique guest rooms, we're creating something special, and we want the right people to be part of it.

We're looking for people who enjoy working with others, take pride in doing a job well and genuinely care about making guests feel welcome.

You don't have to be the finished article, but a good work ethic, a positive attitude and the initiative to get stuck in are essential. If you're reliable, willing to learn and enjoy being part of a busy team, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

We want working at The Bucks Head to be rewarding, both professionally and financially.

• Competitive pay, with rates reflecting experience and ability.
• Excellent tips, paid weekly, on top of your wages.
• Every hour worked is paid. We value your time and effort.
• A supportive team where everyone plays their part.
• The opportunity to learn about great food, wine, cocktails and hospitality.
• Development opportunities for those who want to build their skills and progress.
• A varied role in an independent restaurant where no two services are quite the same.
• A team that takes pride in what it does, without losing sight of the importance of enjoying your work.

The Role

Whether you're working on the restaurant floor or behind the bar, you'll play an important part in creating a great experience for our guests.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming guests and helping create a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
• Taking food and drink orders and delivering attentive, professional service.
• Learning our menus, wines, cocktails and locally sourced ingredients.
• Helping prepare the restaurant and bar before service.
• Keeping your section clean, organised and well presented.
• Supporting colleagues and working together to keep service running smoothly.
• Handling guest requests with a friendly, helpful approach.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.
• Helping with opening, closing and general daily duties.
• Taking initiative and spotting where help is needed, rather than waiting to be asked.

For bar-focused applicants, experience preparing cocktails and serving drinks is a real advantage. For floor-focused applicants, confidence with guests, good communication and an interest in food and wine will stand you in good stead.

We're happy to develop the right person's skills, provided they bring the right attitude and commitment.

Who We're Looking For

Previous hospitality experience is preferred, particularly for applicants joining our bar team, but we're more interested in finding people who will be a great fit for the business.

You'll ideally be someone who:

• Is friendly, confident and enjoys dealing with people.
• Has a strong work ethic and takes pride in doing things properly.
• Is reliable, punctual and committed to being part of a team.
• Can stay calm and organised during busy services.
• Shows initiative and is happy to get involved wherever needed.
• Is willing to learn about our food, drinks and approach to hospitality.
• Understands that the little things can make a big difference to a guest's experience.
• Brings a positive attitude and a genuine desire to do a good job.

We're not looking for people who simply want to turn up and get through a shift. We're looking for people who care about their work, support their colleagues and want guests to leave having had a great experience.

About The Bucks Head

We're passionate about good food, quality ingredients and genuine hospitality. Our restaurant celebrates the best of our local surroundings, with a talented kitchen team and a focus on produce that deserves to be showcased.

With our bar and boutique guest rooms adding to the experience, there's plenty to learn and an opportunity to develop your skills in a business that continues to grow.

If you're looking for a workplace where you can build experience, earn good tips and be part of a team that takes pride in what it does, The Bucks Head could be the right fit.

The Details

• Positions: Restaurant Floor Staff & Bar Staff
• Location: The Bucks Head Restaurant + Rooms, Dundrum, County Down
• Working pattern: Rota to be discussed
• Pay: Competitive, depending on experience and ability
• Tips: Excellent tips, paid weekly
• Hours: Every hour worked is paid
• Start date: Immediate

Interested?

If you're experienced in hospitality, looking to develop your skills or simply believe you have the right attitude to be great at what you do, we'd love to hear from you.

Send us your CV and a little information about yourself, including your experience and availability.

Good people make a great team. If you think you'd be a good fit, we'd love to meet you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person