Cafe Assistant

Here at The Shropshire Leisure Trust our goal is to encourage active, healthy lifestyles in an environment that is safe, warm, clean, friendly and fun. To be the destination of choice for being part of an active community, whilst helping you to make MORE of every day'. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team - and right now we are looking to recruit for a Cafe Assistant to join our team.

As the Cafe / Bar assistant, you will work to achieve high standards of service and customer care at all times. The role will ensure a friendly environment is promoted whilst food and drinks are served to our customers promptly and efficiently and you will ensure that financial and cash handling procedures are complied with. You will also replenish stocks from the storeroom / cellar, ensure stock is rotated and advise the Cafe /Bar Supervisor of stock requirements. Also other tasks will be carried out as required.

You will help in facilitating a safe, fun, and professional working environment with free access to the leisure facilities, various discounts, and excellent development opportunities.

About you

The successful candidate will be a passionate and enthusiastic individual who like the members of staff at Oswestry, pride and strive to give the best service possible for those who visit the centre and go the extra mile for customers when required.

To be considered for this role you will need to be 18+ due to serving alcohol and you will have knowledge and experience of working within a Bar / Cafe environment, retail operation or service led organisation.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria and want to work in a challenging and varied role, please apply today.

Why Serco

Meaningful and vital work: Working within Leisure means that you'll play a critical role in ensuring that the communities we serve receive exceptional service and you'll help to provide our local communities with a safe and fun environment to stay healthy and connected to others.

A world of opportunity: It takes a diverse team to support our Leisure business and we're big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, undertake additional training or progress into senior management you'll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.

Great people: Our staff are dedicated to providing the best possible service for our customers and we welcome those who take similar pride in their work.

What we offer

• Free membership at the Centre plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities


• Free safeguarding training and DBS check


• Excellent Development and Training Opportunities


• 6% employer matched pension contribution


• 25 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays


• Life assurance up to 2x base salary


• For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com), Here at The Shropshire Leisure Trust our goal is to encourage active, healthy lifestyles in an environment that is safe, warm, clean, friendly and fun. To be the destination of choice for being part of an active community, whilst helping you to make MORE of every day'. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team - and right now we are looking to recruit for a Cafe Assistant to join our team.


As the Cafe / Bar assistant, you will work to achieve high standards of service and customer care at all times. The role will ensure a friendly environment is promoted whilst food and drinks are served to our customers promptly and efficiently and you will ensure that financial and cash handling procedures are complied with. You will also replenish stocks from the storeroom / cellar, ensure stock is rotated and advise the Cafe /Bar Supervisor of stock requirements. Also other tasks will be carried out as required.

You will help in facilitating a safe, fun, and professional working environment with free access to the leisure facilities, various discounts, and excellent development opportunities.

The successful candidate will be a passionate and enthusiastic individual who like the members of staff at Oswestry, pride and strive to give the best service possible for those who visit the centre and go the extra mile for customers when required.

To be considered for this role you will need to be 18+ due to serving alcohol and you will have knowledge and experience of working within a Bar / Cafe environment, retail operation or service led organisation.

Why Serco

Meaningful and vital work: Working within Leisure means that you'll play a critical role in ensuring that the communities we serve receive exceptional service and you'll help to provide our local communities with a safe and fun environment to stay healthy and connected to others.

A world of opportunity: It takes a diverse team to support our Leisure business and we're big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, undertake additional training or progress into senior management you'll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.

Great people: Our staff are dedicated to providing the best possible service for our customers and we welcome those who take similar pride in their work.

What we offer

• Free membership at the Centre plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities


• Free safeguarding training and DBS check


• Excellent Development and Training Opportunities


• 6% employer matched pension contribution, Serco have UK wide leisure contracts which include unique customers such as The National Water Sports Centre, Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Bisham Abbey and Basingstoke Aquadrome to name but a few! Our teams are hard-working, friendly and above all passionate about leisure and fitness!


We provide leisure services on behalf of community leisure trusts, local authorities, universities, and sporting associations such as Sport England. Our facilities include national sports complexes, outdoor activity venues, community leisure centres, gyms, swimming pools, water sports, tennis courts, golf courses, and conference centres.

Our ultimate goal is to help people of all abilities and ages to maintain and improve their fitness levels. We do this by providing affordable access to a wide range of market leading sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier individuals across all segments of society. We do this by providing safe, welcoming spaces for people to enjoy their leisure time

We have a genuine desire to work in partnership with public bodies and work every day to find solutions in the ever changing leisure landscape.

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