Café Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cafe Assistant Wednesday to Sunday rostered shifts
Closing date: 27th March 2023
Interviews: Week commencing 27th March 2023
Induction: Week commencing 10th April 2023
Housed in a landmark industrial building on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, Baltic is a major international centre for contemporary art.
We are recruiting friendly and dedicated Cafe Assistants to work within this iconic North East building, who can provide outstanding customer service to join our team at Baltic Kitchen. As a Cafe Assistant, you will have a range of duties from engaging with our customers, delivering a fast and friendly service and preparing high-quality beverages and products.
Join us and you will be part of a motivated and enthusiastic team in one of the best locations in the North East.
We are recruiting for the following working patterns:
- 1x Full time team member Wednesday to Sunday 37 hours week
- 1x Part time Wednesday to Sunday 20 hours per week, 5 days per week, 4 hour shifts.
- 2x Part time Saturday and Sunday 8 hours over 2 shifts.
Successful candidates will be required to attend an induction where full training will be provided. Candidates will need to be available to attend the training on the week commencing the 10th of April 2023.
Key information
Reports to: Events and Café Executive Manager
Pay: £10.89 per hour
Working hours: Working 8-hour days on a rota basis across our opening days Wednesday – Sunday, 09.45am – 6.15pm, you must be available to work evenings and weekends.
Place of Work: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3BA
Benefits: 30% discount at BALTIC’s shop and discounted menu at BALTIC’s Café/Bar, 20% Discount at SIX Restaurant, Discount at Local Retailers, Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: Monday 27th March 2023, 23:59pm Interview Date: Week commencing 28th March 2023, date TBC
For details on how to apply for this role please visit www.baltic.art/jobs,
Must have eligibility to work in the UK.
BALTIC is committed to the goal of building a diverse workforce. We are inviting people with different skills, experiences and backgrounds to apply for this opportunity. We encourage applications from those who consider themselves as having a minority representation in this field.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.89 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Physical setting:
- Café
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 10/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Café Assistant roles across BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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