Job Description

JOB OUTLINE

The Hospitality Catering Assistant role is to assist in the preparation and serving of food for a busy events venue and provide support to the Hospitality Manager in the running of the kitchen.

ABOUT ST GEORGE'S BRISTOL

St George's Bristol is one of the UK's leading concert halls, in a typical year welcoming around 120,000 visitors to the building and dozens of artists in a range of music genres and spoken word. We aim to create a diverse and sustainable programme of the world's finest musicians and thinkers, and to provide a vital platform for local amateur creators, as well as supporting the work of practitioners in grassroots, voluntary and learning contexts. We are also a registered charity, and our Learning and Participation programme engages with many children and young people each year through innovative creative projects and partnerships. To find out more about the work of St George's, please visit - https://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/about-us/

To find out more about the team at St George's, please visit -https://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/about-us/our-team/

ROLE OUTLINE

Support the Hospitality Manager in running the kitchen Prepare lunch menu items for the daytime food operation to a high standard and in a timely fashion Assist in preparing mezze platters for evening pre-orders as required Prepare any event in-house catering for external clients as requested (buffets, pastry breakfasts etc.) Monitor food stock and wastage, and prepare and submit orders to Hospitality Manager Assist with Cafe Bar front of house service when required Ensure all food deliveries are correct and in temperature Maintain Kitchen cleanliness, adhering to health and safety standards and schedules Attend regular training on health & safety, company policies and food/drink training Co-ordinate the day to day kitchen operation Reporting of any maintenance issues arising within the workspace Support the Hospitality Manager and carry out any other duties as required by CEO and the organisation

INCLUSION POLICY

In acknowledgement that some voices are under-represented in the arts, we commit to interview every candidate who identifies as disabled and/or being from a culturally diverse background. If you identify in this way, we would be grateful if you could make this clear in your covering letter. We acknowledge that the term 'culturally diverse background' is imperfect and does not adequately represent all experiences or communities. We use it to refer to the cultural backgrounds which may be termed the Global Majority and/or Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic. We are reviewing the language we use to describe diversity and difference.

Experience

Proven work experience in a kitchen

Basic food hygiene

Face to face customer service in a cafe or bar setting

Skills and abilities

Implementation of policies and procedures

Knowledge of culinary and baking techniques

Knowledge of hygiene and health & safety regulations

Commitment to a high level of customer care

Ability to remain calm under pressure and undertake various tasks

Personal qualities

Ability to manage and prioritise tasks

Enthusiastic, organized, reliable and proactive approach to work

Friendly manner and ability to work with a wide range of people

Ability to work as part of a close-knit team

Passionate about food and hospitality

Hardworking, flexible and adaptable

Loyal and trustworthy

Please note. this position will consider Job Share applicants.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 26 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bristol, BS1 5RR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Kitchen: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 13/10/2025