Hospitality Assistant

Huntingdonshire District Council; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a customer service and hospitality professional for a variable-hours position. The role involves providing high-quality bar and catering services during events, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer service and cash handling. This position offers flexibility without fixed shifts, making it suitable for those seeking supplementary income.

Benefits

Flexitime

Diverse working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and hospitality is desirable.
• Confident with cash handling and food preparation is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work flexibly and maintain high standards under pressure.
• Holding a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality bar and catering service during events.
• Serve food and beverages, take orders, and process payments.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock levels in bar areas.
• Check guest identification and prepare drinks.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and legal requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food preparation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, HDC is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity.

At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality bar and catering service during events and functions
• Serve food and beverages, take orders, and process payments (cash and card)
• Maintain cleanliness and stock levels in bar areas
• Check guest identification for alcohol purchases and prepare drinks
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and legal requirements
• Contribute to the positive image of Burgess Hall and the wider One Leisure service

About you

• Has experience in customer service and hospitality (desirable)
• Is confident with cash handling and food preparation (essential)
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work flexibly, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain high standards under pressure
• Holds a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable)

About the role

This is a variable-hours position with no guaranteed set days or times. Hours will depend on the event schedule, making it ideal for those looking to earn extra income alongside full-time or part-time work, studies, or simply wanting flexibility without fixed shifts.

Please note: applicants must be aged 18 or over in accordance with licensing regulations. An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

Apply

To apply for this position, please complete the application form. The closing date is 9am 28 November 2025. However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!

Working for the council

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.

Contact

For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.

Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail].