Front of House (Hospitality) Assistant
£26,208 + benefits ¦ Combe Down, Bath
Full Time ¦ Permanent ¦ 40 hours per week
Closing Date: 6th May 2025
Your Welcome. Their Experience. Community Connection.
Every day, people visit The Hub - our flagship community space at Mulberry Park in Combe Down - seeking connection and refreshment. As our Front of House Assistant, you'll be the friendly face greeting them and ensuring exceptional experiences. You'll deliver outstanding customer service across our café and community spaces.
You'll rotate between the till, coffee machine, and floor service, creating a welcoming atmosphere for everyone from young families to Bath rugby players. The Hub stands out with its unique community feel – a place where all backgrounds come together. Your energy and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment will help make The Hub the heart of our diverse community.
What you'll be doing
Your day will be diverse and energetic in this very active role. You'll set up the space, arranging furniture and ensuring the café looks inviting for visitors. As the community comes to life, you'll be at the heart of the action.
You'll become a trained barista while developing skills across all service areas. One moment you'll be taking orders and handling payments, the next delivering delicious food to tables both inside and outside. The menu ranges from all-day breakfasts and sandwiches to our popular Friday night pizzas and Sunday roasts.
You'll create The Hub's welcoming atmosphere, greeting everyone from local families to VIP guests with the same warm hospitality. During busy periods, you'll maintain composure while working efficiently.
Behind the scenes, you'll manage stock, ensure food safety standards, and collaborate with colleagues during busy periods. When customers provide feedback, you'll respond thoughtfully to enhance their experience.
Every day brings something new, but your warmth and dedication will help make our community space the vibrant, welcoming environment that brings diverse people together.
Working pattern: Full time 40 hours over 5 days (out of 7), including evenings and weekends. Hours typically 8:00-18:00, with rota provided two weeks in advance.
What you'll get in return
Beyond a competitive salary and being part of a vibrant community hub, you'll get:
* 26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days after 3 years
* Your birthday off as an extra holiday
* Up to 10% matched pension contribution
* Flexible benefits including additional leave, gym membership, Health Cash Plan
* 'Perks at Work' giving you access to thousands of discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing
More about you
We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills, customer focus, and a positive team attitude. No previous experience necessary!
Essential:
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Basic numeracy skills for handling payments
* Availability to work evenings and weekends
* Customer focused mindset and enthusiasm
* Ability to handle the active nature of the role, which involves standing for extended periods and moving café furniture daily – we’re committed to providing appropriate support and accommodations where needed).
About Curo
We're a leading South West housing association with social purpose at our heart. We provide affordable homes and create positive futures in our communities. We're proud to be among the UK's top 100 companies to work for, and the 5th best housing association nationwide.
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