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Cellar Person

Job Description

Position: Cellar Person
Grade: 5 (£6.14 ph)
Responsible to: Café/Bar Management

Purpose of job:

To operate as part of the Café/Bar on a daily basis and to support the management in the successful development of the Café/Bar. To take responsibility for the cellar, taking care to meet health and hygiene regulations, overseeing deliveries and ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained. To ensure bar is appropriately stocked.

Principal Responsibilities:

  • Serve a wide range of hot and cold beverages to a high standard, this includes the use of an espresso machine.
  • Be aware of and undertake clearing and cleaning requirements in the Café/Bar areas and the Kitchen before, during and after opening hours.
  • Operate computerised tills and PDQ machine accurately, take appropriate payments from customers, follow correct procedures for all transactions and give correct change for cash transactions.
  • Ensure that the beer cellar is kept spotlessly clean and complies with all health and hygiene regulations.
  • Place daily and weekly bar orders with relevant suppliers.
  • Maintain stock levels in line with demand and ensure the cellar is prepared for stock take.
  • Oversee deliveries into the cellar and ensure kegs, bottles and gas containers are stored correctly and efficiently with proper stock rotation.
  • Ensure strict stock control and assist stock auditor when necessary.
  • Assist with cleaning the beer lines as required and ensure that all staff are aware of the line cleaning requirements for the real ale.
  • Prepare cask ales for service and train all staff in the procedures.
  • Inform Café/Bar managers of stock rotation or ullage problems.
  • Empty bottle skips daily into appropriate containers within the bin store.
  • Stock up bar fridges with beer, wine and soft drinks and provide back up supplies in the beer cellar.
  • Place spirits behind the bar correctly in the mornings.
  • Work as part of the catering team and support the team to maintain the highest standards of service and cleanliness.
  • Attend meetings as required to contribute ideas where possible.
  • Maintain sound knowledge of all products available on the Café/Bar menu.
  • Record movement and wastage of stock.
  • Keep abreast of training opportunities to ensure skills are up to date and appropriate.
  • Adopt safe working practices at all times, and conform to all relevant Health and Safety legislation.
  • Carry out any other duties that can reasonably be expected of you in the effective running of the catering provision.

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Maintain correct stock levels.
  • Accurately record movement and wastage of stock.
  • Order patterns are accurate ensuring appropriate deliveries meet demand.
  • Adhere to rota request format.
  • Co-operate and communicate effectively with others in the department and building.
  • Use itemised tills and handle cash correctly.
  • Ensure presentation and availability of drinks.
  • Ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Person Specification:

Essential:
  • Previous experience in a similar role and environment.
  • Proven experience in delivering excellent customer service.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • General awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
  • General awareness of Food Safety legislation and best practices.
Desirable:
  • Health and Safety training.
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
  • Knowledge of electronic point of sale systems (EPOS).
  • Appreciation for working in an arts environment.

Terms and Conditions:

  • Annual leave of 22 days per annum, rising to 27 days after two years continuous employment.
  • A free meal will be provided for you whilst on duty.
  • Thirteen week probationary period.
  • Your working week will comprise of five eight-hour shifts which includes weekends and evenings.
  • A taxi will be provided to take you home if your shift finishes after 11pm and you live within the city limits.
  • A Stakeholder Pension Scheme is available to all Watershed staff, which is operated by the Bristol Chamber of Commerce who uses The Prudential.
  • Watershed is open seven days a week, including bank holidays. As such, a flexible attitude is expected to ensure the Café/Bar remains operational at al times.
  • Holiday dates need to be agreed with the Café/Bar Mnager at least three weeks in advance so that the Café/Bar is not left short staffed at busy times and overlaps do not occur.

How to Apply for this Position:

If you are interested in applying for this position you should:

  1. Read the job description and letter
  2. Read the extra information about Watershed
  3. Download the application form
  4. Download the equal opportunities monitoring form

Please send completed applications to:

Maggie Fowlie, Café/Bar Manager
Watershed
1 Canon's Road
Harbourside
Bristol
BS1 5TX

Closing date for receipt of applications for this post is Sunday 20 July 2008 at 5.00pm