Casual Cafe and Events Assistant
| Company: | YMCA Robin Hood Group |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Newark, NG24 4FH |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
We are excited to be expanding our Cafe team with the additional of new Casual Cafe & Events Assistants.
The cafe is the vibrant heart of our Community & Activity Village where we serve locally sourced food, freshly prepared using
seasonal ingredients on-site with a range of hot, cold and alcoholic beverages.
We are looking for Casual Café & Events Assistants to support the smooth running of our Community Café and Conferencing space.
Working as part of our team, we would offer you shifts as part of the planned rota, to support large events but also for last
minute emergencies to cover sickness, holidays etc.
As a member of our Casual team, you would be under no obligation to accept any shifts offered but we would hope that you would be
flexible and accommodating to work with us to ensure we have the cover we need to operate to our full potential.
On a day to day basis, you can expect your role to include:
* Working as part of a team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the village café.
* Welcoming visitors in a warm, friendly manner.
* Serving drinks and food products efficiently and politely, including for bespoke events and conference facilities.
* Supporting the Hospitality Team in setting up, setting down and delivering events
* Promoting a welcoming, inclusive and community-focused environment
* Check and maintain stock levels throughout shifts
* Keep the food and drink storage clean and tidy on shifts
* Clean and tidy the café, bar and conference areas on shifts, being mindful of COVID safe working practices
About You
If you are looking to work more flexibly and not be tied down to a specific rota but still looking to work, this could be an ideal
role for you! You may have another job but looking for additional hours or looking for work to fit around another commitment such
a study or a hobby, we really can explore your availability. Periods such as evening and weekends are likely to be key times our
Casual staff are called upon.
With previous experience of working in a bar or hospitality environment, you will be customer-centric, always putting the customer
first. You will be a friendly person, able to welcome customers and instantly build rapport to make them feel comfortable and at
ease. You will have the highest expectations of good customer service and strive every day to do your very best.
You will need to be confident to speak with customers and also to communicate clearly and effectively with your team to ensure the
smooth running of our venue.
As you will be handling cash and other payment, you must be honest and trustworthy.
You will enjoy being busy and working in a fast paced environment. You will thrive under pressure and able to keep calm and
controlled at busy times.
From your recent experience, you will have a strong awareness of current food and beverage industry product trends as well as a
good working knowledge of Health and Safety and Food and Drink preparation practices.
Diversity & Safer Recruitment
YMCA Robin Hood Group is committed to equal opportunities, promoting diversity, and creating an inclusive culture where all staff
can thrive.
Should you require any adjustments to support your full participation in our recruitment process, we would encourage you to share
your needs with us so we can support you with your requirements.
We follow rigorous safer recruitment processes to ensure the protection of children, young people, and adults at risk. All
applicants will be subject to DBS checks, reference checks, and thorough vetting as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
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