Position Overview & Specifications

Britten Pears Arts is a pioneering music, arts and heritage charity based on the Suffolk coast at two popular, historic visitor destinations: Snape Maltings and The Red House. It emerged from the creative partnership between the composer Benjamin Britten and his professional and personal partner, singer Peter Pears. We have a number of catering outlets across the 2 sites.

Requirements for Bar and Waiting Staff:

Experience in a customer facing role
Calm and friendly under pressure
Ability to respond quickly and courteously to complaints
High standard of presentation
Enjoy working with people and are always welcoming
Positive, “can-do” attitude
Attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities for Bar and Waiting Staff:

Greeting and acknowledging customers on arrival
Taking orders, at the table and at the bar
Preparing hot beverages
Serving prepared food and hot and cold beverages
Being vigilant for any problems before they become complaints
Epos Till system operation
Ensuring that restaurant/cafe tables are laid out correctly
Clearing away any spillages as soon as they occur
Adhering to relevant food safety policies and procedures

Benefits for Bar and Waiting Staff

Competitive hourly salary
Tips
Opportunity for career development
Friendly Team
Stunning views
Day and/or evening shifts available. Starting no earlier than 8.30 am and finishing no later than 11 pm

We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that diversity strengthens and enriches us. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates of all ages and from all backgrounds, in particular from ethnic minority groups and disabled candidates who are currently under-represented at Britten Pears Arts.

Interviews will take place week commencing 27th February.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract
Part-time hours: 24-45 per week

Salary: £10.40 per hour

Benefits: