Bradford Theatres - Casual Bar & Catering Assistant

Organization: Bradford Council / Culture Sport & Leisure via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Location: King's Hall & Winter Garden, Ilkley, United Kingdom

Job Type: Casual / Flexible Hours

Pay Rate: £12.65 Per Hour

Application Closing Date: 31 August 2026

Job Introduction

Join the hospitality team at Bradford Theatres and deliver outstanding food and beverage experiences at Ilkley's historic King's Hall & Winter Garden!

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Bradford Council to recruit a number of enthusiastic Casual Bars and Catering Assistants to join the casual register at this premier entertainment venue.

If you thrive in a bustling, customer-facing environment and want to be part of world-class cultural events, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Casual Bar & Catering Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring visitors enjoy exceptional service from arrival to curtain call. Key responsibilities include:

Customer Service & Sales: Delivering a food and beverage experience that goes above and beyond customer expectations.
Bar & Hospitality Operations: Serving customers, restocking service areas, and managing fast-paced catering duties.
Hygiene & Safety Standards: Completing cleaning schedules, adhering to food safety guidelines, and maintaining high presentation standards.
Teamwork & Initiative: Working independently and collaboratively as part of a team, responding to queries, and assisting management with business needs. (Please note: the role involves physical tasks such as standing, lifting, and carrying).

About You

We are looking for energetic, customer-focused individuals who meet the following criteria:

Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years of age for licensing regulations.
Ideally possess demonstrable experience working in a busy bar, restaurant, multi-outlet venue, or hospitality/catering setting.
Highly enthusiastic, professional, and physically capable of handling a demanding shift routine.
A willingness to learn, use your initiative, and undertake health & safety/licensing training.

Why Join Bradford Theatres?

Competitive hourly pay (£12.65 per hour)
Flexible casual hours to fit around your lifestyle
Exciting working environment in a landmark cultural venue
Comprehensive training and access to the council’s staff benefits and RESPECT Allyship Programme