Counter Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Here at Play Factore we are expanding our team and we are looking for a counter assistant to join our in-house restaurant team!
We are currently looking for someone to work part time (weekends, both Saturday and Sunday), with additional hours available during school half-term times.
Availability during half term is essential due to the nature of our business.
Typical restaurant day-to-day tasks and responsibilities include assisting with the setup and preparation of the counter for the day, taking orders on the till, ensuring all customer areas are up to a high standard of cleanliness, monitoring stock levels and rotation, and preparing/serving food and drink orders.
What we’re looking for….
- A proven ability to meet high standards for food and drink service
- Must have good communication and customer service skills
- Someone that is energetic and can use their initiative
- Be able to maintain high standards of cleanliness
- Be able to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment
A little bit about us...
Play Factore is the UK's leading family entertainment centre, located at BEYOND Manchester, just near the Intu Trafford Centre. We house a state of the art indoor play arena designed for families to spend time together, as well as an interactive toddler area we really are the full package.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 12-16 per week
Salary: Up to £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Which days are you able to work?
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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 Counter Assistant roles across Play Factore'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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