Hospitality Assistant at The Big Bakes | Part-Time Shifts Available

HipHopTune Media; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the team at The Big Bakes as a Hospitality Assistant in Birmingham. This part-time role involves working in a dynamic environment, ensuring excellent customer service, and assisting in creating delicious baked goods. With opportunities for growth and a flexible schedule, it's perfect for enthusiastic individuals passionate about hospitality.

Benefits

Monthly bonus scheme

Collaborative and creative work environment

Free tickets for friends and family annually

50% staff discount on up to 6 tickets per year

Two fully funded team days out annually

Clear progression path to Senior Assistant

Free cake

Qualifications

• Experience in baking and hospitality with a focus on enhancing customer experience.
• Availability to work at least 2 shifts per week.
• Attention to detail and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with kitchen duties such as weighing ingredients and making decorations.
• Maintaining high levels of customer service and a positive attitude.
• Engaging with customers and ensuring a lively atmosphere during shifts.

Skills

Customer Service

Creativity

Job description

Hospitality Assistant at The Big Bakes | Part-Time Shifts Available

London, Manchester, Birmingham

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Hospitality Assistant at The Big Bakes | Part-Time Shifts Available

Exciting opportunities are available at The Big Bakes for enthusiastic and customer-focused Hospitality Assistants in London South, London East, Manchester, and Birmingham. This flexible part-time role is perfect for candidates available to work two or more shifts per week, with the chance to grow in a fast-paced and rewarding hospitality environment.

Applicants should have previous hospitality experience and be confident in interacting with customers daily, delivering excellent service with a positive attitude.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, enjoy working with people, and want a flexible part-time role, apply now to join a dynamic team and make a difference in the guest experience.

About The Big Bakes

Join the team at The Big Bakes, the UK’s Number 1 baking event, and be part of creating unforgettable experiences. Our secret? A team that brings joy and excitement to our baking tents every day. We’re all about making work a delightful place to be, so if you love being part of a unique concept at a truly unique location then keep reading.

Position: Hospitality Assistant

Job Type: Full Time/Part Time

Location: London South, London East, Manchester & Birmingham

About The Role

We are looking for individuals with a go-getter attitude to join our baking team. Individuals must be highly enthusiastic, personable, possess strong and proven customer service skills, and be willing to go the extra mile. If you enjoy working within a buzzing and unique environment, baking and learning new skills, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you to embark on. The role includes charming our customers, assisting with daily cleaning tasks, weighing ingredients, and washing up.

The role is highly diverse. As part of our event, you will be customer-facing while assisting with the daily running and upkeep of the event – acting as an all-round hero to our business and customers. If you love interacting with people, the hustle and bustle of hospitality, and creating delicious baked goods at a truly unique Birmingham location, then keep reading.

Hospitality Assistant Duties:

Hospitality Assistants must be flexible in their working hours and available to work evenings and weekends. They should be willing to travel to other venue locations when required, which may include future sites.

The role involves shift work from Monday to Sunday.

• Assisting the Head Baker with kitchen duties such as weighing ingredients and making decorations
• Maintaining high levels of customer service and a positive attitude
• Helping with daily cleaning, washing up, and shift changeovers
• Maintaining presentation standards throughout the event
• Greeting customers and ensuring a lively atmosphere during shifts
• Engaging with customers and providing tips during sessions
• Being creative and energetic to keep the atmosphere positive during busy shifts

Key Tasks

• Opening and closing the event under the Head Baker’s direction
• Managing inventory and stock control
• Following all food hygiene and safety regulations
• Adhering to health and safety protocols
• Ensuring cleanliness and presentation standards
• Managing customer arrivals and hosting
• Time management for event and shift changeovers
• Hosting up to 40 customers in a fun and friendly manner
• Pre-preparing ingredients at the start of each day
• Providing feedback to business owners
• Managing booking and arrival systems
• Maintaining a clean environment and daily cleaning tasks
• Willingness to cover for other staff when needed

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Experience in baking and hospitality, with a focus on maintaining standards and enhancing customer experience
• Availability to work at least 2 shifts per week
• Attention to detail and creativity
• Confidence in communicating with customers
• Previous hospitality experience
• Enthusiasm and willingness to go above and beyond
• London – £11.70/hour
• Birmingham – £11.55/hour
• Manchester – £11.65/hour

Company Benefits

• Monthly bonus scheme
• Collaborative and creative work environment
• Free tickets for friends and family annually
• 50% staff discount on up to 6 tickets per year
• Two fully funded team days out annually
• Social and interactive environment
• Clear progression path to Senior Assistant
• Free cake

Working Conditions

Work at top-rated events in London or Birmingham. The role involves shift work from Monday to Sunday, with the need to work with large groups of customers.

Physical Requirements

The role involves carrying ingredients and utensils, welcoming guests, and working across venue hours from 7am to 11pm, with shifts outside these times occasionally.