Job Description

Application closing date
25/09/2025
Location
Todmorden
Salary
Scale 1b, SCP 2, 12.65 per hour, plus 12.03% Holiday Entitlement
Package
Casual
Job category/type
Council

Job description

Post Ref: CC589

Todmorden Town Hall is one of Calderdale's premier cultural venues and sits within Public Services of Calderdale Council. The Halls host a varied arts and entertainment programme curated by professional events companies, local community organisations and the Town Hall team. Hosting concerts, dances, theatre performances and local community organisations activities across the various spaces within the building.





We are looking to recruit bar staff to work on a casual basis to cover evening, weekend and day time shifts on a rota basis, as dictated by the performances, meetings and other activities taking place within the Halls. The role involves providing exceptional customer experience and ensuring a high quality drinks service. It will also encompass assisting event staff with the safe set up and clearance of event infrastructure.





The successful candidates will have previous experience of working busy bar service, excellent customer service skills, sales and communication skills, be numerate, and have the ability to remain calm under pressure. A polite and friendly disposition, and a commitment to high standards with the ability to work unsociable hours, sometimes at short notice is required.





Previous experience working in varied hospitality environments is desirable.





The role involves moving and handling and candidates must be able to move between different levels of the venue using stairs.

Closing Date: 25th September 2025

Interview Date: 13th October 2025

We may utilise digital interview methods.





As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient, and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.





On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.





Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.





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