Hospitality Team Member

Oxley Sports Centre is located on the western edge of the historic and beautiful Abbey town of Sherborne
and has excellent first-rate facilities. Our modern and spacious Fitness suite was refurbished in 2022. We
also have 25m swimming pool, a sports hall, climbing wall, spin zone, squash courts, tennis courts, a
treatment room and the Coffee Pod.
Sherborne Sports and Leisure Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sherborne Girls School. SSLL is responsible
for the operation of Oxley Sports Centre.

Job Description for
Hospitality Team Member

The Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Summary of the Role:

Responsible to:

Main Duties and
Responsibilities:

To  provide  a  friendly  and  effective  service  to  all  Centre  users  and
customers. You will be flexible to work across a 7-day week rota including
evenings and weekends.
Hospitality Manager

Main duties

•  To serve customers in a professional manner providing a pleasant

and fast service.

•  To use the café equipment properly and in accordance with
training provided, ensuring proper measures and minimum
wastage.

•  To prepare and serve beverages and light meals.

•  To keep the coffee pod clean and sanitised.

•  To operate tills and be responsible for taking payment for goods.

•  To wear the uniform provided by the management for all shifts
and to maintain a high standard of personal presentation and
hygiene.

•  To up sell other products when serving customers.

•  To undertake a Food and Hygiene course as detailed by the Sports

Centre, if not already qualified.

•  To co-operate with the Management team in all issues of health
and safety under the provisions within the Health & Safety At

Work Act 1974, the Company Health & Safety Policy, Operating
Procedures and any other subsequent and/or relevant legislation

•  To attend programmed staff meetings and training as required by

the Manager.

•  To actively promote the name of Oxley Sports Centre and

Sherborne Girls in all transactions with members and visitors.

Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications and
Experience

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English

Food and Hygiene Level 2

Experience in similar environment
and knowledge of the hospitality
industry.

Customer service experience

Cash handling experience

Skills and Abilities

The ability to communicate effectively.

The ability to follow all safe food handling
procedures and sanitation processes.

The ability to serve all customers quickly and
efficiently.

Personal Attributes

Must be organised and proactive with a can-
do attitude.

Work well as part of a team.

Keen, enthusiastic, and hardworking.

Additional Information

Hours of work: 1 position available, 24 hours per week with holiday cover.

Pre-employment checks and Probation:
The successful applicants’ appointment will be subject to successful completion of a probationary period and full
pre-employment checks. Sherborne Girls will conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates.  This check will
be undertaken based on the requirements set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022.  The check will
help the us to ensure safe and robust checks on the suitability of individuals to work within our School.   To
minimise unconscious bias or potential discrimination issues, a person who will not be on the appointment panel
will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are of concern. A panel may explore
any concerns passed to them as part of our due diligence process.

Benefits:
o  Membership of an appropriate pensions scheme
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Free onsite parking
Discounted food and beverages at the Coffee Pod
Free Membership to the sports centre

Application Process:
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The closing date for applications: Friday 27th March 2026
Interviews will take place in the week commencing: Monday 30th March 2026