
Tea Room Assistants
Tea Room Assistants
Job Type: Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £12.31 per hour
Expected hours: Up to 35 per week
About us:
We are the Ascott Estate, a 16th century former hunting box filled with exquisite art and surrounded by extensive gardens, woods, a cricket ground, tearoom, and other properties. A year-round calendar of seasonal events, cricket matches, and stunning views and walks ensures a constant flow of visitors of all ages enjoying the beautiful ambiance.
Ascott Estate is a 4,400-acre rural country Estate cantered in Wing, Buckinghamshire. The House and Gardens are open to the public between March and September and are a popular local attraction with over 50,000 visitors enjoying the magnificent house and gardens each yea
Primary Purpose
You will work within the Pavilion Tea room providing a very warm welcome, preparation and service of refreshments to our valued visitors.
Key Responsibility Areas
· Assist with all aspects of preparation of food and beverages to ensure quality and service standards set for the business are maintained.
· Ensure you provide a welcoming and efficient first impression to all visitors and maintain and develop high levels of customer service and satisfaction at all times.
· Assist with ensuring the Tea Room is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness daily and report any maintenance issues to the appropriate person as necessary.
· Listen to and convey visitor feedback accordingly.
· Assist with preparation of refreshments for Group Bookings and Cricket Teas.
Professional Skills and Experience
· Experience working in a fast-paced, fresh food preparation environment.
· Minimum of level 2 food safety.
· Knowledge of food health and safety standards.
· Good multi-tasking and time management.
· A positive can-do attitude, a cool head and a person who takes pride in their work.
· Ability to work flexibly between all areas of the Tea Room.
Personal Qualities
· Have strong communication skills.
· Be personable and reliable.
· Works well under pressure.
· Be enthusiastic about serving high quality food and beverages.
If you are interested, then we would love to hear from you. To apply please send your C.V to jeburne@ascottestate.co.uk
Benefits:
Discounted or free food
Free on-site parking
Application deadline: 02/02/2025
Expected start date: 10/03/2025