Kitchen assistant / Server (Lunchtimes)
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Position Overview & Specifications
A position has arisen in our bar & restaurant for a Kitchen assistant (Inc. food services/pot wash).
Duties involve serving food to customers, collecting empty plates and glasses and the preparation of certain food items. You will also be expected to roll your sleeves up and jump into the pot wash area, which will involve washing up plates, pots and pans. The job may also involve deep cleaning on certain days.
The hours involved in this vacancy are 9 - 12 hours per week.
Additional shifts may be available during busy times.
The times involved are;
- Wednesday 11:00 am to 2:00/2:30 pm
- Thursday 11:00am to 2:00/2:30 pm
- Friday 11:00 am to 2:00 - 3:00 pm
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- Bank Holiday Mondays 11:00 am to 2:00 - 3:00 pm (when required)
- Saturday WBA Matchdays 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (when required)
The job involves;
- Food preparation (cutting up salads/vegetables)
- Serving of food to customers
- Cooking of pub grub meals – chips, jacket potatoes etc.
- Pot wash (Washing up – by hand and by using the dishwasher)
- General cleaning of the kitchen and restaurant areas
- Assisting other staff members where necessary (Chefs)
- Stock control
- Helping bar staff when required to deliver drinks to customers
You will be expected to work alongside our other departments as a team to ensure customers have a great experience when visiting The Vine.
Ideally, you will;
- Have good customer services skills
- Be able to work as part of a small team
- Have a good understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices
- Be punctual and reliable
Additional shifts may be available such as Bank Holidays and to cover annual leave for other staff members.
When applying – please use the reference “Food1”
If you would like to know more about this vacancy – please email us at the address shown telling us a brief description of you and enclose your CV with current contact details.
You must be aged over 18 for this vacancy – to comply with UK licensing laws.
Please note the national minimum wage rate will be applicable for your age if you are successful in getting the position advertised. The current rate advertised applies to 23-year-olds and over.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Current COVID-19 precautions to be followed by all team members.
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Lunch1
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: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen assistant / Server (Lunchtimes) roles across The Vine'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 Restaurants & Cafes.
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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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