Job Description

General Assistant

The Pavilion is a popular food and beverage establishments in surroundings like no other. The Pavilion is based within the grounds of beautiful Stansted Park, which is hidden within 1800 acres of ancient woodland. Our busy tearoom is set inside a beautifully restored Victorian glasshouse, which enjoys a wonderful outlook over the stunning landscaped walled garden.

We are a destination for customers for a range of experiences - whether it is a quick mid-cycle ride coffee, a stroll around the beautiful surroundings or an important occasion for family and friends to gather - we endeavour to cater for everyone's needs!

We are passionate about fresh, locally sourced and homemade food and are very proud of our menu. We prepare and cook all our food from our onsite kitchens and serve cooked to order breakfasts, light lunches, and afternoon teas. We also have excellent fresh ground coffee served by our fully trained Baristas and we are fully licensed to serve alcohol on both premises. We open 7 days a week from 9am until 5pm.

Front of House Operations / Clear and Wait

To be responsible for basic food and drink preparation;

To provide an outstanding level of service to all customers;

To ascertain customer needs and provide an excellent standard of waiter service with advice and guidance when required;

To ensure tables are cleared quickly and efficiently when appropriate;

To maintain outstanding cleanliness and presentation standards for the internal and external tables, chairs and surrounding areas at all times;

Kitchen Porter

To help with the smooth running of the dishwashing area using our Hobart double hood dishwasher;

To maintain outstanding cleanliness and presentation standards in the dishwashing area at all times by correctly following the cleaning schedules for the kitchen.

To ensure that all crockery and kitchen ware is efficiently cleaned and well maintained using chemicals appropriately including trays, cutlery and glass;

To be responsible for processing and unpacking deliveries expediently ensuring stock rotation;

To ensure inside and outside bins and surrounding areas are kept clean, tidy and presentable, including the cardboard area;

To be flexible and willing to help other sections during busy times if required, including clearing and cleaning.

Health and Safety

To undertake relevant Health and Safety training including COSHH and Food standards;

To uphold excellent standards of Health and Safety at all times.

General

To work closely with the whole team to ensure a seamless and effective service is embedded;

To keep up to date with changes with product and service information

To undertake other duties as reasonably expected;

Follow all Company policies, procedures and established guidelines;

Undertake available training and development as deemed necessary;

Be available to work weekends and Bank Holidays as required.

The majority of work offered will be at a weekend however there maybe shifts available during the week. The role on offer is a casual zero hour contract.

Please note that due to our rural location, own or reliable transport is essential.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please get in touch as we would love to hear from you. Please note if you are successful at interview stage, you will be asked to complete a paid trial day.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: Up to 12.25 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Rowlands Castle PO9 6DU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person