Food & Beverage Assistant in Kent

Please indicate in your application if you are interested in 8 or 16 hours per week. Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. A career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel.

As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.

The Role & Responsibilities:

Kearsney Café is looking for a warm, energetic, and customer‑focused Food & Beverage Assistant to join our friendly team. If you enjoy working with people, take pride in great service, and thrive in a lively café environment, we would love to hear from you.

Located in the heart of Kearsney Parks, the café is a busy venue serving thousands of visitors each year. Alongside day‑to‑day café service, we also cater for small weddings and private events in the Billiards Room, making this a varied and fast‑paced role.

We are recruiting several Food & Beverage Assistants, each for up to 16 hours per week. As the first point of contact for our customers, you'll play a key role in ensuring every visitor receives a warm welcome and excellent service. The role requires flexibility, as no two weeks are the same, shifts would typically be between 4-8 hours, with occasional opportunities for additional hours. Shifts will include weekends, weekdays, and occasional evenings when private events are scheduled.

What We’re Looking For:

• A positive attitude and genuine passion for customer service
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to stay calm and organised during busy periods
• Reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to learn
• Previous café/barista or hospitality experience to include cash handling and an understanding of epos till systems - helpful but not essential - full training provided.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances. This role requires a driving license or the ability to get to locations in a timely manner equivalent to motor travel in your own vehicle.

What Can We Offer?

We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, subject to eligibility criteria, such as:

• Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Program
• Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension
• Generous annual leave provision
• Discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre
• On-site parking (site dependent)
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

If you would like a further discussion about the post then please contact Lorraine Lyons, Operations Manager at Kearsney Cafe. Interviews to be held on 3 March 2025.

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