Catering Assistant

Connected Local Government; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A catering service provider in Harrogate is looking for a Casual Catering Assistant. In this role, you will ensure a high standard of customer service, working on various tasks such as serving food and beverages, maximizing sales opportunities, and setting up event spaces. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective communication skills and adaptability to work both collaboratively and independently. Employees enjoy benefits like shopping discounts and technology schemes.

Benefits

Shopping discounts

Home technology schemes

Green car salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of working as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Adaptability to various aspects of the front-line operation.

Responsibilities

• Serve food, beverages, and alcoholic drinks.
• Maximise sales opportunities by effectively selling services.
• Set up rooms and equipment according to customer requirements.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

About us…

Matcham's is our in-house catering team here at Harrogate Convention Centre. We pride ourselves on quality produce and impeccable service and focus on supporting local suppliers and producers from the North of England, Yorkshire, and Harrogate. We cater to a variety of events and provide a range of services from a tea and coffee service to full-blown celebratory banquets.

We are a friendly and driven team who put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on delivering a professional, high standard service.

The role…

As a Casual Catering Assistant at Harrogate Convention Centre, you will be part of a team working in various aspects of the front-line operation. You will be customer focused, ensuring a high standard of customer service is upheld at all times. This role will include shift work so a flexible approach is required. Matcham’s is a 7-day operation, so weekend shifts are available.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Serving of food, beverages and alcoholic drinks.
• Ensure that sales opportunities are maximised by effective selling all services
• Ensure the effective setting up of rooms and equipment, preparing room layouts to the requirements of the customer.

What you will bring…

We are seeking motivated individuals that can demonstrate adaptability to be able to work across various aspects of the front-line operation.

You will ideally:

• Be able to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Have experience of working as part of a team as well as on your own initiative

What we can offer…

In return for your hard work and dedication to our service, we can offer you the chance to be part of a strong and supportive team having access to great benefits, such as shopping discounts, home technology and green car salary sacrifice schemes.

Please see our Total Rewards Brochure for more details.

Contact and Apply

For an information conversation about the role please contact [e-mail] to arrange this.

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