Cafe Assistant

Company Description

Searcys are looking for a Cafe Assistant to join the team at the National Army Museum. 

As a Cafe Assistant, you will be  responsible for providing service excellence to our guests and clients on our day time Café.

The National Army Museum welcomes visitors to learn about the Battle of Waterloo and all that being a soldier entails. The museum has fascinating military artefacts in contemporary light-filled spaces, with spectacular views of Sir John Soane’s Grade II listed stables and the Royal Chelsea Hospital.

As a Cafe Assistant you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Annual celebration event
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

Job Description

The Cafe Assistant will be supporting and monitoring and serving all food and drinks to customers/clients/guest and clearing throughout the event and support the Cafe.

Job Type: 0h hours Contract 

Day time Café - Predominantly working days Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with occasional evening shifts

Salary: £14.80 hourly 

Responsibilities:

•  Clean and polish all cutlery and glasses/crockery for the next event
•  Prepare all hospitality food and beverage requests offered to customers/clients/guest in designated meeting spaces in a presentable manner.
•  To be able to work without supervision and take initiative over duties and tasks without being directed.
•  To serve our guests with a genuine and positive demeanour. All service should be efficient and of the highest quality.
•  To work on licensed bars serving alcoholic beverages
•  To be able to use coffee machines
•  Assist with deliveries as required
•  Preparation of all hospitality requirements ensuring all items are available and if not reporting this to your line manager
•  Ensuring that any linen hired, and equipment hired for an event is counted and packed away for collection after the event.

Qualifications

• Excellent product knowledge (food/beverage)
• Excellent communication skills
• Takes the initiative
• Excellent time management
• Supportive / Team player
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent customer care skills

Additional Information

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk