About Us:
Wacky Playland is in the heart of Kidderminster, and we're searching for enthusiastic team members to join us
What We're Looking For:
We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Café & Soft Play Assistant to join the team at Wacky Playland. In this role, you will be the welcoming face for families, ensuring every visitor has a fun, safe, and enjoyable experience. You'll prepare and serve food, drinks, and barista-style coffee in our café while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene across both café and play areas.
Your Role Will Include:
* Greeting customers and letting them in through our door
* Preparing and serving food, drinks, and barista-style coffee in our café.
* Maintaining exceptionally high standards of cleanliness throughout the café and soft play areas.
* Supervising the soft play area, ensuring children play safely and parents feel at ease.
* Assisting with daily cleaning tasks, including sanitizing equipment, tables, and floors, as well as deep cleaning of play equipment and café facilities.
* Helping with birthday parties and special events.
* Assisting with stock replenishment and basic admin tasks.
Days we're looking for:
We're looking for people who're available on certain days (it doesn't need to be every weekday that you're available as we'll be hiring multiple staff members).
* Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons or mornings
* Weekend (Saturday & Sunday) availability
What You'll Need:
* A positive and approachable attitude.
* Great communication and teamwork skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Flexibility to work weekends and school holidays.
* A strong understanding of the importance of hygiene and cleanliness.
* Some experience in customer service, hospitality, or childcare would be a bonus, but we're happy to train the right candidate
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
* Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety
* Level 2 Health & Safety
* First Aid or Safeguarding Certification
* Barista experience or coffee-making skills (training will be provided if you're new to this)
What We Offer:
* A lively and supportive working environment.
* Full training, including barista skills and cleaning protocols.
* Flexible shifts to suit your schedule.
* Staff discounts on food, beverages, and play sessions.
* Opportunities to grow within the company.
* Free or discounted meals during shifts.
* Team social events and rewards for exceptional performance.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: Up to £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
Application question(s):
* What weekday days can you work?
* Are you able to work weekends?
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person