Front of House Assistant
Salary: £12.30 per hour + Benefits
Hours: Full-time, permanent (40 hours per week) no split shifts.
*Part time and Casual will also be considered*
Working pattern: 7am to 3pm or 11am to 8pm (5 days over 7)
Based at Ampleforth Abbey YO62 - 5 days per week (based on site)
Closing date: 28th November 2025
Benefits
* Up to 8% employer-matched pension
* Life assurance
* Free lunch during working hours
* Free on-site parking
* 20% discount at the Abbey Shop
* Discount on sessions at St Albans Sports Centre
* Cycle to Work Scheme
About the Trust
They are home to the UKs largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of St Benedict. Our mission is to seek God through prayer and service, and to invite others to experience faith in action.
Located in the Howardian Hills near York, the Abbey sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its Retreat Centre, Visitor Centre, Shop and Tea Room.
The Trust, a registered charity, works alongside the monastic community to support this mission. With around 60 lay staff, the Trust delivers on a five-year strategy, choosing a Future Together, to ensure a sustainable, faith-led future for the Abbey and its valley home.
If you enjoy working in a friendly peaceful atmosphere, meeting new people, being part of a hardworking team, then this role is perfect for you!
Main Responsibilities but not limited to:-
* Showing off your passion for great customer service
* Responsible for greeting guests and making them feel at home during their stay.
* Serving food and drinks.
* Working to ensure our cleaning adheres to high standards of hygiene.
Experience, Skills and Attributes
You will ideally have:
* 1 year catering experience would be beneficial but not essential.
* If you are happy to learn we can teach you everything you need to know to be successful in this role
* Natural hospitality charm and the ability to build great rapport with guests creating a team that want to be their best.
* You will have high standards & genuinely want to make guests smile with great attention to detail.
* Own transport & Driving License is preferred due to our location.
* Job Types: Part-time, Full-Time & Permanent
* Eligible to work in the UK
The Trust is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please submit your CV.
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