Talkin Tarn Waiter/Waitress

Cumberland Council; Brampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Waiter/Waitress to join the team at the Talkin Tarn Tearoom and Kiosk. In this varied role, you'll serve food and drinks, assist visitors, and support site operations. Good communication and customer service skills are essential, with training provided for food hygiene and first aid. Flexible working hours, including weekends and bank holidays, are required. Join a supportive team in a beautiful lakeside setting and contribute to a vibrant community.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Good communication and customer service skills are essential.
• No prior catering experience required; training will be provided.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and drinks to customers in a tearoom setting.
• Assist visitors and support site operations to maintain a welcoming environment.
• Handle transactions and ensure hygiene and safety standards are met.

Job description

About this opportunity

Talkin Tarn Waiter/Waitress - CMB2167e

Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service in a beautiful lakeside setting?

Cumberland Council is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Waitress/Waiter to join the team at the Talkin Tarn Tearoom and Kiosk. In this varied role, you’ll serve food and drinks, assist visitors, support site operations, and help maintain a welcoming environment for all. You’ll also handle transactions, monitor stock, and ensure high standards of hygiene and safety.

No specific previous experience in catering is required, however good communication and customer service skills will be necessary. Training will be given in food hygiene and first aid. Shifts will include working weekends and bank holidays on a rota system. There may be a requirement to work additional hours depending on the needs of the team.

In return, you’ll be part of a supportive team in a stunning park location, with opportunities for training and development. If you’re ready to make a difference in a vibrant community setting, we’d love to hear from you!

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact the tearoom manager Heather Thomlinson on 016977 41050.

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Disabled individuals defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Individuals in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long‑term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [e-mail]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.

Closing date: 18th January 2025

Interview date: TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Post Specification

• Essential criteria: Good communication and customer service skills. • No prior catering experience required – training provided. • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and bank holidays. • Willingness to learn food hygiene and first aid. • Commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. • Experience in a similar environment is an advantage.