Tea Room Assistant
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | plus £1.53 holiday pay per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 April 2026 |
| Location: | Albrighton, Wolverhampton |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Unitemps Harper Adams |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 1110292 |
Summary
Our client is seeking a Tea Room Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive team, dedicated to delivering a positive and memorable experience for visitors during a busy seasonal period. You will play a key role in providing friendly, efficient service within a popular visitor centre tea room, helping to ensure guests feel valued and well looked after at all times.
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy engaging with a wide range of people, thrive in fast paced environments, and take pride in maintaining high standards of customer service. A positive attitude and attention to detail are essential to support the smooth day to day running of the tea room throughout the season.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide a warm welcome to visitors and assist them throughout their visit
- Prepare and serve a range of hot and cold beverages, plated meals, cakes, and snacks with consistency and care
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the tea room, including tables, counters, equipment, and serving areas
- Operate the till and payment systems accurately, handling card and cash transactions securely
- Restock ingredients and consumables in line with demand to support efficient service
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to manage busy periods effectively and maintain high service standards
- Follow all health, hygiene, and safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment for visitors and staff
- Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to highlight any issues or special requirements
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage positively with visitors
- A customer focused approach with confidence in delivering friendly, attentive service
- Basic numeracy skills for payment handling
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team
- Reliable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a busy, fast paced environment
- Commitment to maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards
- Ability to drive and access to your own transport (location not accessible by public transport)
Desirable
- Experience in hospitality, catering, or customer service
- Familiarity with food safety practices and hygiene standards
- Previous use of point of sale (POS) systems or experience handling cash
- An interest in visitor engagement and working within a public facing leisure or tourism environment
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy engaging with a wide range of people, thrive in fast paced environments, and take pride in maintaining high standards of customer service. A positive attitude and attention to detail are essential to support the smooth day to day running of the tea room throughout the season.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide a warm welcome to visitors and assist them throughout their visit
- Prepare and serve a range of hot and cold beverages, plated meals, cakes, and snacks with consistency and care
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the tea room, including tables, counters, equipment, and serving areas
- Operate the till and payment systems accurately, handling card and cash transactions securely
- Restock ingredients and consumables in line with demand to support efficient service
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to manage busy periods effectively and maintain high service standards
- Follow all health, hygiene, and safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment for visitors and staff
- Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to highlight any issues or special requirements
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage positively with visitors
- A customer focused approach with confidence in delivering friendly, attentive service
- Basic numeracy skills for payment handling
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team
- Reliable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a busy, fast paced environment
- Commitment to maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards
- Ability to drive and access to your own transport (location not accessible by public transport)
Desirable
- Experience in hospitality, catering, or customer service
- Familiarity with food safety practices and hygiene standards
- Previous use of point of sale (POS) systems or experience handling cash
- An interest in visitor engagement and working within a public facing leisure or tourism environment