The Umbrella Centre is a community venue in the heart of Whitstable, run by a local charity. On any given week you might find a market, a dance class, a fundraiser, a birthday party or a live music night going on under our roof.

Two roles, one person - Caretaker & Bar Supervisor

This job is as varied as the building itself. You'll be the person who knows the centre inside out. You'll get the space ready, keep it looking its best and then run the bar when the doors open and the event gets going. You'll see every event from set-up to lock-up and be part of everything that happens here.

Your weekends give the job a steady backbone, and the bar shifts follow our events calendar. Some weeks are packed, others are quieter, and that rhythm is part of the job. It suits someone who enjoys variety and wants work that fits around the rest of their life. You'll get your bar shifts in advance.

Bar Responsibilities

You'll supervise the bar at our events, working alongside casual bar staff and volunteers. That means making sure the bar is set up, stocked and running well on the night, keeping the team on track and giving our guests a warm welcome. Bar experience would be great but full training will be given.

Caretaking Responsibilities

Setting up and packing down for everything from weekend markets to birthday parties
Cleaning after events, including sweeping, mopping, toilets and the kitchen
General maintenance and small repairs, and flagging bigger jobs when they come up

Working Hours - Caretaker & Bar Supervisor

Caretaking every weekend, Fri - Sun
Bar shifts for events, which vary week to week
Late nights, as events can finish late and need clearing down afterwards
Occasional early mornings to set up for daytime events and markets

Who makes a great Caretaker & Bar Supervisor?

Organised, and able to keep a few plates spinning at once
Confident leading a small team and friendly with the public
Happy to get stuck in and roll your sleeves up
Comfortable with variety and doesn't need every week to look the same
Handy with basic DIY

Ideal experience for this Caretaker & Bar Supervisor role

Experience in a caretaker, facilities, hospitality, events or similar hands-on role
Experience supervising or leading a small team
Comfortable working behind a bar and supporting events
Experience opening, closing and securing a building
Confident carrying out basic maintenance and DIY tasks
Comfortable dealing with members of the public and resolving problems as they arise
Experience working independently and using your own initiative

You don't need to have done this exact role before. We're more interested in finding someone with the right mix of practical experience, people skills and a willingness to get stuck in.

If you'd like to be at the heart of one of Whitstable's busiest community spaces, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply for the Caretaker & Bar Supervisor role

Please send your CV along with a short note telling us a little about yourself and why you think you’d be a good fit for the role to trustee@umbrellacentre.co.uk

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Expected hours: 4.0 – 8.0 per week

Work Location: In person