Casual Hospitality Assistant

The Lowry; Salford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary event tickets

Free parking nearby

Discounts at venue outlets

Wellbeing services

Job summary

The Lowry in Salford is hiring Casual Hospitality Assistants on a permanent basis, £13.45 per hour plus holiday pay and staff benefits. Join our casual team across barista, bartender, restaurant server and event staff roles, with opportunities to work at theatre bars, the Lowry Restaurant and the coffee shop.

Candidates should be energetic, people oriented and able to work weekends. You must be 18+ due to licensing.

Qualifications

• Hospitality experience preferred.
• Must be 18+ due to licensing.
• Weekend availability essential.

Skills

Weekend availability

Job description

Casual Hospitality Assistant, Permanent, £13.45 per hour, plus holiday pay and staff benefits

Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK in Salford, one of the world's most exciting culture and media destinations.

Are you an enthusiastic, happy individual with a can-do attitude? If so, we're on the lookout for skilled hospitality professionals to join our casual team across four key areas:

• Baristas - passionate about great coffee
• Bartenders - confident behind the bar, quick on their feet and great with people
• Restaurant Servers - polished, attentive and comfortable in a dining setting
• Event Staff - adaptable, reliable and ready to turn their hand to anything

Whether you're working the Theatre Bars on a big show night, serving in Lowry Restaurant with views over Salford Quays or keeping the coffee flowing in our coffee shop, you'll be part of a team that takes real pride in what they do.

We're looking for a genuine passion for hospitality and people. Someone who brings energy, warmth, and professionalism in all settings. You'll work well as part of a team and know how to use your initiative when it counts. You must be available to work weekends, as that's when we need you most.

Please note: due to licensing laws, all Hospitality Assistants must be aged 18 or over.

The ideal candidate will work well within a team and on their own initiative. Experience in the catering sector, or sector's similar, is desired.

Weekend availability is essential.

The role has a number of staff benefits including:

• Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
• Free car parking just a few minutes' walk from the Lowry building.
• Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building.
• Access to Lowry's Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling.

Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options - bus, car, tram and bike.

The application deadline for this vacancy is Tuesday 6th October 2026 at 11:59pm

Interviews are provisionally planned for 13th, 14th, and 15th October 2026 and Inductions are provisionally planned for Monday 19th October 2026. Please ensure your availability for these dates.

Lowry is committed to creating an inclusive workforce by reflecting and representing the diversity of Salford and the UK. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Lowry - whether that is to work in our creative or support roles. We particularly encourage applications from the following two people groups who are currently under-represented in our work force and in the wider performing and visual arts sector; those people who experience racism and marginalisation, including those from African, Caribbean, North African, LatinX, South Asian, East Asian and South East Asian heritage and their diasporas, those who are disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent or have long-term health conditions.