Café & Gym Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused fitness center in Belfast is seeking an enthusiastic Café & Gym Assistant. The role involves supporting café and gym operations, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring a welcoming environment. Candidates must have strong communication skills and be flexible with weekend availability. Pay ranges from £7.55 to £12.21 per hour depending on age, with up to 25 hours each week.

Benefits

Uniform and staff discounts

Training for all café and gym systems

Qualifications

• Must be available to work weekends.
• Previous experience in hospitality, retail or fitness environments required.
• Experience preparing light meals or operating basic kitchen equipment beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve hot drinks, snacks, and simple breakfast meals.
• Serve customers and handle cash and card transactions accurately.
• Use computer systems to manage gym member sign-ups and payments.
• Maintain cleanliness of both café and gym areas.
• Greet members and manage check-ins.
• Support stock management and restocking supplies.

Skills

Strong communication and customer service skills

Flexibility to work in café and gym duties

Basic numeracy and attention to detail

Interest in health, fitness, and nutrition

Education

Food hygiene, barista or First Aid certifications

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: SLOAN'S GYM. We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Café & Gym Assistant to join our team. The role involves working across both our café and gym facilities, supporting day-to-day operations, preparing simple meals, providing excellent customer service, and helping create a friendly and welcoming environment for all members and visitors. The position offers the opportunity to work in a friendly, community‑focused environment that promotes health, fitness, and good nutrition. Training will be provided for all café and gym systems, including member sign‑ups and food preparation standards. Uniform and staff discounts are included as part of the role. Weekend work is essential, and additional hours may be available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve hot drinks, smoothies, snacks, and simple breakfast meals.
• Serve customers and handle cash and card transactions accurately.
• Use computer systems to sign up new gym members, update customer information, and process payments.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of both café and gym areas.
• Greet members, manage check‑ins, and assist with basic gym queries.
• Support with stock management and restocking supplies.
• Follow hygiene, food safety, and health & safety standards.
• Assist with events, promotions, and community engagement activities.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be available to work weekends (essential requirement).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible to work between café and gym duties.
• Basic numeracy and attention to detail when handling payments.
• Previous experience in hospitality, retail or fitness environments.
• Experience preparing light meals or operating basic kitchen equipment.
• Interest in health, fitness and nutrition.
• Food hygiene, barista or First Aid certifications.

Further Information

JobStart Opportunity – Working Hours Information:
Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.
Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.
Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.
The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Pay and Hours

Salary: £7.55 per hour for ages 16‑17, £10.00 per hour for ages 18‑20, £12.21 per hour for ages 21 and above. Weekly hours: up to 25 hours. Worktime: to be confirmed with employer. Weekend availability is essential.