Cafe Work jobs in Poole

Job title: Relief Bar Assistant
Location: Broadstone
Employment type: Relief
Working hours: Flexible relief hours as required, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
Hourly rate: £12.71 per hour

About us

YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit.

About the position

We are looking for a Relief Bar Assistant to join our team and contribute to delivering excellent customer service while preparing and serving drinks in a safe and professional manner. As part of the Relief Bar Assistant role, you will work within the Sport and Leisure department, ensuring customers receive a friendly, welcoming, and enjoyable experience at all times.

This role will involve:

• Preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
• Providing a friendly and welcoming experience for all customers
• Handling payments and operating the till accurately
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of the bar area
• Restocking supplies as required

What we’re looking for

You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities.

Skills and competencies

• Able to demonstrate great customer service skills
• Strong communication skills
• Good teamwork abilities
• Effective time management skills

Personal attributes

• Friendly, confident, and approachable
• Strong work ethic
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to making a positive difference within the organisation

Qualifications and experience

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Relevant qualifications or willingness to learn

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• Previous bar experience

If you’re a motivated team player who shares our values and wants to be part of a supportive, impactful organisation, we’d love to hear from you!

Why join YMCA Bournemouth?

• Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact
• Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role
• Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouth’s counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, children’s parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change.

Additional information:

• The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.
• Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.
• The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.
• If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.
• Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.

HOW TO APPLY
Please select 'CLICK TO APPLY' on the job advert, via the YMCA Bournemouth website, to complete an application form.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Work Location: In person