Oakie Doke's Playhouse is a children's Soft Play Centre and Cafe in Sevenoaks. Our goal is to provide a safe space to allow children to play whilst encouraging the beginnings of a healthy, active lifestyle and developing their fine and gross motor skills. We also provide quality food and drink and a comfortable place for parents and carers to meet up and socialise.
Our work environment includes:
* Growth opportunities
* Casual work attire
* Relaxed atmosphere
* On-the-job training
* Safe work environment
* Lively atmosphere
We are inviting applicants to join our Soft Play and Cafe at Oakie Doke's Playhouse in Sevenoaks as a Softplay Assistant and Barista. We are looking for hard working, enthusiastic individuals who want to make their mark and grow with the business.
The successful applicant will be a key member in overseeing the day to day delivery of our Soft Play sessions. This will include greeting customers, working in the cafe and ensuring a safe and friendly experience for all.
Key tasks will include but are not limited to the below:
* Greeting Soft Play customers
* Provide customers with an enjoyable, exciting and safe experience
* Working in the cafe to prepare and serve our small menu of quality food and drinks
* Having responsibility for opening and closing the premises, when required
* Taking payments
* Ensuring a clean and tidy environment at all times (cleaning the relevant areas before and after each play session and whenever else required)
* Answering customer queries
* Daily checks of the soft play equipment, cafe and other facilities
* Hosting birthday parties
* Answering customer emails where needed
* Assist with maintaining cafe stock and taking deliveries
* Assist with keeping records up to date
* Ensure awareness of health and safety, fire drill, first aid and the safeguarding/whistleblowing process with the ability to follow these
Skills & Requirements
* Experience working with children (desirable)
* Experience working in a cafe (desirable)
* Experience with food handling and hygiene (desirable)
* Excellent customer service and communication skills (essential)
* An approachable and friendly attitude (essential)
* Energetic and enthusiastic about working with children (essential)
* Organisation and efficiency (essential)
Other
* This is a casual, ad-hoc role with no guarantee of hours. Shifts will be offered according to the needs of the business, which may include mid-week, weekend and bank holidays
* Parking available on site
* Training will be required (e.g. food hygiene, first aid and fire safety)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable individuals. The successful applicant must be aware of this and how their role has an impact. Checks will be made of the successful applicant's background credentials, including referencing, enhanced DBS checks and an online search.
To apply, please include a CV and short personal statement outlining your suitability for the role.
Job Types: casual, no guaranteed hours
Pay: Up to £12.21/hour depending on age
* 18–20: £11.50/hour
* 21+: £12.21/hour
Expected hours: ad-hoc
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Pay: Up to £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
Experience:
* Barista experience: 1 year (preferred)
* Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
* customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person