Hospitality Service Assistant

The University of Manchester; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking Hospitality Services Assistants for its cafes at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre. This part-time role is essential for maintaining daily operations in a vibrant café environment, providing an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong customer service skills looking to engage with visitors in a unique cultural setting. The position offers competitive pay, a generous pension scheme, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid holiday closure over Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in a café environment.
• Food hygiene and allergen qualifications.
• Understanding of health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform café, barista, and catering services.
• Assist with food preparation and stock control.
• Maintain hygiene standards and assist with pot washing.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

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Hospitality Service Assistant, Macclesfield

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The University of Manchester

Location:

Macclesfield, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

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Hospitality Services Assistant

We are seeking Hospitality Services Assistants to work in Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre’s popular Planet Café and new First Light Cafe. The post holder will play a vital role in the day-to-day running of our retail cafés.

Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement is one of the University of Manchester's Cultural Institutions, dedicated to engaging audiences with the science, culture, and history of Jodrell Bank Observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cafes seat 85 indoors and 58 outdoors at First Light, and 50 indoors and 60 outdoors at Planet Café.

• Cafe, barista, and catering services as required
• Assisting with food preparation, stock control, and storage
• Pot washing and table clearing
• Maintaining standards of presentation, safety, and hygiene

Applicants should have experience in a café environment, food hygiene and allergen qualifications, and understanding of health & safety. Excellent customer service, communication skills, teamwork, reliability, and flexibility are essential.

This is a part-time weekend position, 14 hours per week, with occasional early mornings and evenings for events. The location is rural; candidates need their own transportation.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Employee health and wellbeing services, including EAP
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Paid holiday closure over Christmas
• Discounts at major retailers