Reception & Café Assistant — Training, Growth & Great Perks

Freedom Leisure; Brighton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle-to-work and car leasing schemes

Discounted staff membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial advice

Incremental annual leave

Staff benefits scheme (MyStaffShop)

Fully funded training and development

Insurance and savings schemes

Job summary

Freedom Leisure in the United Kingdom is seeking a friendly Reception & Café Assistant to join our front-of-house team. You’ll welcome customers, take bookings, and deliver café service with a warm, professional approach.

Barista skills are valued and training is provided. In this fast-paced role, you’ll manage till and membership systems, assist with centre activities, and maintain high standards of presentation and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering outstanding customer service.
• Comfortable using till systems and handling cash/card payments.
• Barista training desirable but provided.
• Able to multitask and stay calm in a busy environment.
• Proactive, flexible and reliable team player.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors with a friendly, professional reception.
• Handle enquiries, bookings and memberships in person, online and by phone.
• Prepare and serve drinks and light snacks in café; ensure food hygiene standards.
• Maintain a tidy reception area and café spaces, and operate systems accurately.
• Support events and centre activities while following safeguarding policies.

Skills

Customer service

Till systems

Barista experience

Multi-tasking

Team player

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Freedom Leisure in the United Kingdom is seeking a friendly Reception & Café Assistant to join our front-of-house team. You’ll welcome customers, take bookings, and deliver café service with a warm, professional approach.

Barista skills are valued and training is provided. In this fast-paced role, you’ll manage till and membership systems, assist with centre activities, and maintain high standards of presentation and hygiene.