Cookery School Assistant
Department: Cookery School
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: The Grand - York
Reporting To: Shekhar Grover
Compensation: £27,768 / year
Description
Imagine being part of the magic behind a truly memorable cookery school experience. You welcome guests with a smile, set the tone for an enjoyable session, and ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. From pouring a glass of wine to answering questions with confidence and ease, you help create a relaxed and welcoming environment for every guest.
Every class brings something new — fresh faces, new flavours, and plenty of opportunities to make someone’s day that little bit more special. As a Cookery School Assistant, you’re not just supporting the session, you’re an essential part of the experience our guests will remember long after they leave.
What You Will Do In This Splendid Role:
Our team are the heart and soul of all we do. Here’s what you’ll be up to:
* Welcoming guests with warmth and enthusiasm, helping them feel at ease from the moment they arrive.
* Assisting throughout classes—whether that’s preparing ingredients, setting up equipment, or lending a hand to tutors when needed.
* Keeping the kitchen organised and spotless, upholding the highest standards of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.
* Offer attentive service, from topping up drinks to answering guest questions with confidence and care.
What Makes You Splendid:
We live by our values – and we’d love you to bring them to life every day:
* Open - You’re someone who brings warmth to your work and helps create a welcoming environment for others.
* Nimble - We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and isn’t afraid to take initiative.
* Brilliant - Brilliance means going above and beyond and celebrating the impact we make together.
* Honest - You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing the right thing.
Bring your personality, positivity and passion for people and we’ll give you the training and support to shine.
Our Splendid Benefits:
When you join Splendid, you will enjoy a reward package to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career. Here are just some of the benefits on offer:
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential wellbeing support whenever you need it with 24/7 access to remote GP appointments.
* Hotel Room Discounts – stay with us or our partner hotels at special team rates including discounted rates for friends and family.
* Food & Beverage Discounts – enjoy meals and drinks at reduced prices across our hotels.
* Life Assurance – peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
* Salary Sacrifice – Car Scheme - Our team members can enjoy the ultimate benefit of driving a brand new, full insured and maintained car for a fixed monthly amount taken from their salary.
* Stream – access your earned wages up to 50% whenever you need them giving you financial flexibility and Highstreet discounts available.
* Pension - Auto enrolment into the company pension scheme.
* Learning & Development - Opportunities available to progress your skills and career.
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