Job Description
The Haunch of Venison is one of the regions oldest hostelries and the first record is circa 1320 when the building was used to house craftsmen working on the Cathedral spire.
Under the fireplace there is a former bread oven now with secure iron gate across it beyond which is a smoke preserved mummified hand. It is believed to be from an 18th century demented whist player who lost it in a card game due cheating. The hand has been stolen few times, but now it is securely locked. When the heating system was changed in the Choristers part of the Cathedral the marble tiles were used in the bar to create the unique floor.
The "Horsebox" bar at the front on the right hand side on a ground floor is referred as a "Ladies Snug" dating back to the times where public houses were for men only. The paneled bar counter has a pewter top which is one of a six in the entire country and there is a rare wooden carved elevated arch with seven origin gravity-fed spirit taps fitted in 1909. According to CAMRA there are only five of them left in the United Kingdom. There are no dispensers on the counter and hand pumps are affixed to the bar back-fitting, which also has drawers - very rare as well. The "Horsebox" was reputedly used by Winston Churchill and Dwight Eisenhower during the planning of D-Day landings back in 1944.
Bar and Restaurant staff required for a busy pub with unique atmosphere.
Full Time / Part Time / Evening plus Weekends positions available.
Work in a friendly environment and meet interesting people from all over the world.
No experience necessary, full training will be provided.
Join our fantastic team!
Skills required:
- Accuracy and professionalism
- Being observant and practical
- Communication and listening
- Flexibility and ability to work unsupervised
- Having character / sense of humour
- Having a good memory and confident handling money
- Organisation and preparation
- Ability to work under pressure
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: From £8.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Salisbury SP1 1TB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person