Bistro Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
An excellent opportunity has arisen. We are looking a for a Bistro Assistant for our Bistro within our retirement village. SOCIALBLE HOURS, EVERY OTHER WEEKEND OFF. What we're looking for in exchange.
Position Summary
To perform a variety of tasks associated with production of food and drink within our bistros, ensuring the highest standards of customer service are achieved. You will also be responsible for health & safety, including food hygiene and safety standards.
Main Duties
· To be polite, professional, and friendly always with customers, clients, and colleagues to ensure the highest level of customer care is always adhered to.
· To demonstrate a can-do attitude towards individual customer requests and strive to exceed customer expectations.
· To maximize all sales opportunities through selling techniques
· To acquire a good knowledge of all products to be able to advise individual customers on their product choice.
· To actively gain customer feedback, passing information gained onto your line manager.
· Assist colleagues in a willing and positive manner including assisting with other duties as required.
· To assist in all food production areas with basic food preparation in accordance with menu requirements
Help the chef keeping the kitchen at high standard
· To serve customers with hot and cold food and beverages.
· To ensure all displays, counters and seating areas comply with company and statutory health and hygiene requirements.
· To assist in the preparation of hospitality for events when requested
· To receive stock, store and check for quality and quantity; ensuring that all stock is dated and rotated.
· To operate machinery as shown and trained to do so, ensuring that the equipment is used safely and in accordance with current regulations and company policies.
Other Responsibilities
· Ensure that COSHH regulations are complied with and keep all required records.
· To ensure you are fully qualified and your qualifications are kept up to date. These may include the following: Health and Safety, Nutrition, Food Hygiene, Food Awareness and First Aid. Level 2 NVQ in food safety, COSHH, fire safety, infection control, moving and handling and POVA if required by the Manager.
· Undertake tasks as required and instructed by the manager which are not specifically set out in this job description but are within the scope of your skills, knowledge, and experience.
· Ensure you are aware of, and meet the legal and Company requirements for fire, safety, health, and hygiene.
· To ensure licensing standards are adhered to relating to the sale of alcohol and report any issues the licensee and/or DPS (Designated Premises Supervisor)
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 18 per week
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sherborne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bistro Assistant roles across Platinum Skies's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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