Front of House Assistant

Front of House Assistant

Salary: £12.30 per hour + Benefits

Hours: Full-time, permanent (40 hours per week) – no split shifts.

*Part time and Casual will also be considered*

Working pattern: 7am to 3pm or 11am to 8pm (5 days over 7)

Based at Ampleforth Abbey YO62 - 5 days per week (based on site)

Closing date: 28th November 2025

Benefits

Up to 8% employer-matched pensionLife assuranceFree lunch during working hoursFree on-site parking20% discount at the Abbey ShopDiscount on sessions at St Alban’s Sports CentreCycle to Work Scheme

About Ampleforth Abbey

Ampleforth Abbey is home to the UK’s largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of St Benedict. Our mission is to seek God through prayer and service, and to invite others to experience faith in action.

Located in the Howardian Hills near York, the Abbey sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its Retreat Centre, Visitor Centre, Shop and Tea Room.

Ampleforth Abbey Trust, a registered charity, works alongside the monastic community to support this mission. With around 60 lay staff, the Trust delivers on a five-year strategy, choosing a Future Together, to ensure a sustainable, faith-led future for the Abbey and its valley home.

If you enjoy working in a friendly peaceful atmosphere, meeting new people, being part of a hardworking team Ampleforth Abbey is perfect for you!

Main Responsibilities but not limited to:-

Showing off your passion for great customer serviceResponsible for greeting guests and making them feel at home during their stay.Serving food and drinks.Working to ensure our cleaning adheres to high standards of hygiene.

Experience, Skills and Attributes

You will ideally have:

1 year catering experience would be beneficial but not essential.If you are happy to learn we can teach you everything you need to know to be successful in this roleNatural hospitality charm and the ability to build great rapport with guests creating a team that want to be their best.You will have high standards & genuinely want to make guests smile with great attention to detail.Own transport & Driving License is preferred due to our location.Job Types: Part-time, Full-Time & PermanentEligible to work in the UK

Ampleforth Abbey Trust is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Interested?  If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please submit your CV. 

 

 

 

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