General Assistant

Canterbury Cathedral; New Forest; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Canterbury Cathedral is seeking a passionate individual for a full-time multi-skilled position. Responsibilities include event setup, food and beverage service, and assisting in the kitchen. Join a team dedicated to exceptional hospitality in a historic setting.

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled position involving event setup and servicing.
• Assisting chefs and general housekeeping duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring food and beverage service meets standards.
• Deputising in absence of Catering Manager.
• Setting up functions to standard.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer Service

Job description

About Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral is the cathedral of the archbishop of Canterbury, the leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Located in Canterbury, Kent, it is one of the oldest Christian structures in England and forms part of a World Heritage Site.

TheRole

Are you passionate about hospitality and delivering exceptional service? If so, wed love to hear from you!

This is a multi-skilled position that involves setting up and servicing events in the Lodge, Cathedral kiosk or in private residences, assisting the chefs in the kitchen, general housekeeping duties and welcoming guests at reception.

This is a full-time position (37.5hrs/week), working 5 days out of 7, including weekends and bank holidays.

What You'll Be Doing

• Ensuring the food and beverage service meets the standards set out in the Standards of Practice manual at all types of events.
• Deputising on occasion in the absence of the Catering Manager and Conference and Banqueting Supervisors, taking responsibility for the smooth running and service delivery of an event.
• Setting up functions to the standard set out in the Standards of Practice manual.
• Ensuring all guests receive a high standard of service. Please see the job description for further details.
  
  

Please See The Job Description For Further Details.

Our recruiting Approach

As applications are received, interviews may take place prior to the advertised closing date.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.