The Architectural Association

Catering Bar Assistant

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Role Overview

23,000 to 25,000
London – Bedford Square
Catering
Executive Head Chef
As soon as possible
Permanent
Full-time; 35hrs Mon to Sat – 5 days p/week; 10am-6pm or as agreed

This is customer-facing role.
Working in the bar, serving drinks and food to customers as well as working in the in kitchen
when required. Also, overseeing private events.

Main Responsibilities

•  Serving soft cold and hot drinks, food and alcohol
•  Handling payments
•  Must have barista knowledge and be able to operate a traditional/manual coffee

machine

•  Managing bar stock and helping to restock fridges and shelves at the bar
•  Setting up and serving private functions in various parts of the premises
•  Assisting the kitchen team and helping in the dining room when required
•  Maintaining cleanliness and keeping bar and tables in FMB, BMR and Bar tidy
•  Complying with food safety and general health and safety regulations
•  Being able to work from Monday to Saturday (5 days p/week) on a rota basis, between

7.00am and 9.00pm or later, if required.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to
undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

All staff must:

•  Comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements (e.g. Finance, HR, Health &

Safety)

•  Adhere to the requirements set out in the AA Code of Behavioural Expectations and

other institutional policies.

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Person Specification

Initiative and problem-solving abilities

•  Strong communication and interpersonal skills
•  Ability to work well under pressure and maintain positive attitude
•  Good numeracy and financial skills
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•  Being flexible and adaptable to last-minute task changes
•  Having great attention to detail
•  Being a team player and providing support to colleagues
•  Being able to work from Monday to Saturday (over 5 days p/week) on a rota basis,

between 7am and 9pm (occasionally later), if required

•  Having basic food safety training and being willing to undertake further health and

safety training

Key responsibilities

•  Customer service – you’ll be creating amazing memories for our customers through

great customer service

•  Communication – with your team members, students, staff and external customers
•  Attention to detail – is needed while taking the orders and receiving payments
•  Multitasking – working in the busy student bar requires taking multiple orders from

various customers

•  Creative thinking and problem-solving are essential skills for AA employees. Ideal

candidates will be high-energy individuals and team players.

Creative thinking and problem-solving are essential skills for AA employees. Ideal candidates
will be high-energy individuals and team players.

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