Hospitality Assistant

Hospitality Assistant

Salary: Hourly, dependent on experience and skills + Benefits

Hours: Casual / as and when required with weekend and bank holiday working.

Based at Ampleforth Abbey YO62

Closing date: 2nd April 2026

Benefits

Up to 8% employer-matched pensionLife assuranceFree lunch during working hoursFree on-site parking20% discount at the Tea room and Abbey ShopCycle to Work SchemeChristmas ClosureHistoric Houses and Yorkshire Great Houses, Castles and Gardens passes to borrowEmployee Assistance programmeRetail savings platform50% discount on fitness suite, swimming and other activities at St Albans Centre

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.

The Role

We are seeking a reliable and flexible General Hospitality Assistant to support our hospitality operations across housekeeping, the tearoom, and events. This is a varied, hands-on role ideal for individuals who enjoy working with people and being part of a supportive team.

The position is casual and hours are offered on an as-and-when-required basis. Shifts will include weekends and bank holidays.

Main Responsibilities but not limited to:-

Housekeeping

Cleaning guest bedrooms and bathrooms to a high standardCleaning public areas across the Abbey siteUndertaking deep cleaning tasks as required

Tearoom

Serving hot drinks and food to guestsPreparing drinks and light refreshmentsClearing and cleaning tablesProviding friendly and efficient customer service

Events & Functions

Assisting with the service of lunches and dinnersSupporting guests attending events, retreats, and functionsHelping with room setup and clear-downDirecting guest parking and offering general assistance

Skills and Attributes

You will be:

Friendly, approachable, and professionalReliable and flexible with availabilityComfortable working as part of a teamAble to work independently when required

Essential Requirements

Own transport is essential due to the Abbey’s remote locationWillingness to work weekends and holidaysAbility to undertake physical tasks such as cleaning and standing for periods

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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