Britten Pears Arts is a pioneering music, arts and heritage charity based on the Suffolk coast at two popular, historic visitor destinations: Snape Maltings and The Red House. It emerged from the creative partnership between the composer Benjamin Britten and his professional and personal partner, singer Peter Pears. We have a number of catering outlets across the 2 sites.
Requirements for Bar and Waiting Staff:
- Experience in a customer facing role
- Calm and friendly under pressure
- Ability to respond quickly and courteously to complaints
- High standard of presentation
- Enjoy working with people and are always welcoming
- Positive, “can-do” attitude
- Attention to detail and accuracy
Responsibilities for Bar and Waiting Staff:
- Greeting and acknowledging customers on arrival
- Taking orders, at the table and at the bar
- Preparing hot beverages
- Serving prepared food and hot and cold beverages
- Being vigilant for any problems before they become complaints
- Epos Till system operation
- Ensuring that restaurant/cafe tables are laid out correctly
- Clearing away any spillages as soon as they occur
- Adhering to relevant food safety policies and procedures
Benefits for Bar and Waiting Staff
- Competitive hourly salary
- Tips
- Opportunity for career development
- Friendly Team
- Stunning views
- Day and/or evening shifts available. Starting no earlier than 8.30 am and finishing no later than 11 pm
We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that diversity strengthens and enriches us. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates of all ages and from all backgrounds, in particular from ethnic minority groups and disabled candidates who are currently under-represented at Britten Pears Arts.
Interviews will take place week commencing 27th February.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract
Part-time hours: 24-45 per week
Salary: £10.40 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Application question(s):
- We are in a rural location, how do you intend to get to work if you are offered a job?
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 22/08/2026
Expected start date: 03/04/2026
