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Penshurst Place has a small Estate Office management team, and employs seasonal and part time staff for most business areas including visitor events, catering, banqueting & events, visitor services and retail.

We are currently recruiting!

Hospitality Assistant

We are currently looking for a Hospitality Assistant to work predominantly in our Porcupine Pantry café. This role will be 5 days out of 7 as part of a rota including some weekend working.

This busy café has a large local following and serves as the main catering outlet for the thousands of visitors to the attraction throughout the year. You will be serving a range of locally made cakes, tea, coffee, scones and snacks, as well as a lunch menu which changes seasonally. As part of your shift you will be provided with a free lunch from our menu, as well as hot drinks.

Experience:

2 years in a catering/hospitality environment (preferred)
1 year in a catering/hospitality environment (essential)
1 year barista trained (preferred)

Work remotely: No

Key Responsibilities:

Working on tills, taking customer orders
Making hot beverages (on-the-job training provided)
Serving a selection of snacks and lunches
Restocking fridges and shelving
Clearing tables
Adhering to food and safety laws and policies
Health and safety compliance
Cleaning duties around the café and seating areas
Possible cashing up/locking up required (18+ workers only)

Ideal candidate:

Polite and friendly
Happy to work as part of a team
Basic food and safety knowledge (level 1 or 2 food safety and hygiene certificate preferred)
Previous catering experience
Happy to attend training as necessary.

For more information about this position, or to send your CV and cover letter, please email: george@penshurstplace.com

Part Time Hospitality Assistant

We are currently looking for a Part Time Hospitality Assistant to work in our Porcupine Pantry café. Shifts will range from 4 - 8 hours including some weekend work and Holiday work.