Catering Assistant

National Museums Liverpool; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

National Museums Liverpool in Liverpool is seeking a Catering Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis. Reporting to the Catering Duty Manager, you will help run the cafe daily and support colleagues to keep operations smooth and welcoming.

You will also assist the Duty Manager in driving sales, maximizing revenue opportunities and contributing to a friendly, efficient service for visitors and staff alike.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Catering Duty Manager, the Catering Assistants support the day to day running of the cafe, while assisting other team members in making a smooth and efficient working environment.
• The roles also assist the Catering Duty Manager in driving sales for the catering business, maximising revenue opportunities and enhancing the profit of the business.

Job description

Location:Liverpool

Salary:£13.45 per hour

Contract Type:Permanent

Position Type:Part Time

Closing Date:22 October 2026 at 12:00 noon

The Vacancy

Our people are at the heart of National Museums Liverpool. Colleagues from across the organisation make a difference every day, creating memorable experiences for everyone and challenging expectations. We pride ourselves on being a place for everyone, but we are always aiming higher, aspiring to be representative of the communities we serve. Through our people, we are building a culture which embeds trust, respect and inclusion and an organisation in which people are engaged and empowered to enable National Museums Liverpool to evolve. You could be just the right person to join us.

We currently have the post(s) of Catering Assistant available.

Reporting to the Catering Duty Manager, the Catering Assistants support the day to day running of the café, while assisting other team members in making a smooth and efficient working environment. The roles also assist the Catering Duty Manager in driving sales for the catering business, maximising revenue opportunities and enhancing the profit of the business.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Checks (DBS)

National Museums Liverpool carries out checks, at a level appropriate for each role, as part of our recruitment process. Checks are completed through the Disclosure and Barring Service, following a successful interview and conditional offer. Details of these checks are restricted to the People Team and not shared with recruiting managers.

If you have questions about the DBS service please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-application-forms-guide-for-applicants.

Overseas Applications

National Museums Liverpool are not currently a sponsor organisation for those applying from outside of the UK. This means that we will be unable to sponsor applications for a work visas from those who live outside of the UK and do not currently hold the right to work.

For more information on whether or not you need a Visa to work in the UK please go to https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.