Coffee Shop/restaurant Assistant

1 week ago


Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom Upfront Gallery & RestaurantCoffee Shop Full time

Job Summary
To work as part of a friendly team.


Front of house, serving customers, taking orders, using till, using coffee machine, clearing tables, using dishwasher, helping with food prep, beginning of day set up and end of day clean down, sweep/tidy floors.

Awareness of stock levels and stock rotation, knowledge of health hygiene & food allergies.

Job Type / Category
To work as part of a friendly and supportive team. Ability to use initiative and to work under pressure when required during very busy periods.

Although the main focus of the job is the coffee shop/restaurant we also have a gift shop, gallery and puppet theatre, as well as having some evening concerts with suppers.

The job is always interesting and varied. Full training will be given.

We require someone to work - 5 days a week on a changing shift rota basis. Hours 9am - 5pm. Some weekend days will be required. We are closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. We try to make our rotas as flexible as possible with ample advance notice.

The job will be permanent, including statutory holidays pay.

We are 6 miles outside Penrith and not on a bus route, so a car driver is necessary.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
Experience of working within the catering/ hospitality/ retail industry would be helpful. We will however provide our own training.

We want happy, friendly staff who like to work with people and want to help us to maintain our high standards of customer service and happy, approachable work ethic.


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

Pay:
£11.50 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits:

  • Onsite parking
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Tips

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 30/04/2024

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