Food and Beverage Staff

About the job
Job Introduction

Hopetoun House are currently looking for Food and Beverage Staff to join their team. It is one of Scotland’s finest Stately Homes and is managed by the Hopetoun House Preservation Trust. Hopetoun currently welcomes around 50,000 visitors per year and is graded as a 5 Star attraction by Visit Scotland.

We Are Looking For

Barista
Front of House / Back of House Staff

Benefits

Uniform Provided
Training provided such as Barista training, working in the kitchen producing Deli filled rolls, home made soup, scones, assembling beautiful afternoon teas.
Meals on duty for 6 plus hours shift
Opportunities to work at Cafe Portrait in Edinburgh, nearby Dundas Castle and events at Hopetoun House

Rate of Pay: £10.42 plus depending on experience with view to paying more on review after 3 months

Working Hours: Monday- Wednesday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday, Closed every Tuesday. Some Wednesdays and Saturdays due to events. Shifts will be from 8am to 5.30pm

Role Responsibility

Preparing coffees and serving customers with a smile
Serving food from hot food/deli counter
To deliver and maintain highest standards of customer service in the café bar.
To produce & serve all drinks to brand standards & recipes.
To assist/complete routine stock counting, stock take, layouts, restocking and promotion set up.
To rotate all stock and ensure that no out of date stock is on shelves.
To clean equipment, shelving, refrigeration, and counters as needed to ensure that the café is maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness at all times.
To be able to work as a member of a team or on own initiative as working hours dictate

The Ideal Candidate

Experience working as a barista in a café environment
Previous experience as a front of house/ back of house staff
Excellent communication skills
Reliable
Positive work attitude

Own transport is essential as the site is not supported by public transport or must live local.

About The Company

Heritage Portfolio is the sub-segment of Sodexo Live! that produces outstanding catering and event services for our cultural destinations. These include exceptional “in-house” café services in some of Britain’s leading visitor attractions such as V&A Dundee, The Signet Library, The Scottish National Gallery, private parties and dining, weddings and prestigious events including The Royal Garden Party for which we are honoured to have received a Royal Warrant of Appointment as Supplier of Catering Services.

Our mantra is “building a business to be proud of” and as we grow and flourish in the world of bespoke events and venues, we remain true to our original ethos: to provide an amazing experience that goes beyond the remarkable food we serve. Therefore we always looking for passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and take pride in the work they deliver.

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