Job Description

Why Join Us

Dynamic Earth is a national educational charity with a mission of empowering everyone with understanding and empathy for the Earth. We deliver this mission through our exhibition, planetarium and through our learning and engagement programmes in Edinburgh and nationally across Scotland.

Located on the edge of Holyrood Park with spectacular views of Salisbury Crags Dynamic Earth is also one of Edinburgh's largest unique venues for corporate & hospitality events.

Our staff are pivotal to what makes us a highly rated science centre and world-class events venue. We offer a truly unique and dynamic working environment; creating a passionate, caring and inclusive place to work, learn and play.

Dynamic Earth is driven by a positive belief that everyone has the potential to be the problem-solvers of the future. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.

We actively seek to recruit enthusiastic, motivated, and highly customer focused staff that share our passion for our core charitable mission to empower people with understanding and empathy for the Earth. If you feel you have these personal attributes along with the right mix of skills and experience, you may be our next team member.

Purpose of This Role

This role will assist in the production and delivery our prestigious corporate and hospitality events with a strong focus on customer care. We provide a 5 star waiting service to hospitality clients covering everything from, serving on the bar, equipment preparation and set up/clearing of function spaces.

Responsibilities

Set up function spaces in advance Ensure strict hygiene standards are adhered to at all times Setting up and clearing of tables and chairs Laying tables and polishing glasses and cutlery Setting up and occasionally serving on bar Use of till system, cash and credit/debit card handling Occasionally, waiting tables Clean back oh house areas Clean and tidy glassware Tidy cellar

Hours

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Zero hours contract. Your shifts will vary each week to meet the demands of the business. Variety of shifts available during week days and weekends.

Qualifications/Experience

Previous experience in a similar role - waiting and bar work during large conference and banqueting events is advantageous but not essential. Food hygiene certificate along with a completed Alcohol Awareness course would be advantageous.
Recruitment for this position will take place on 30th July 2025.

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Gym membership On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Night shift
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/07/2025