Café and Bar Assistants (Contracted and Casual)

Colchester, Essex

PERMANENT (Contracted) – candidates must be available for the full rota(s) applied for:

Salary:  £22,308 pa – pro rata based on contracted shifts per week

Rota 1: Tue/Wed/Sat – 9:00am-5:00pm (inc 30 min unpaid break) – 22.5 hpw

Rota 2: Thu/Fri/Sat      Thu/Fri 5:00-8:00pm (no break) and Sat 12:00-8:30pm (inc 30min unpaid break) – 14 hpw

Rota 3: Fri – 11:00am-3:00pm (no break) – 4 hpw

Rota 4: Sun – 9:00am-5:00pm (inc 30min unpaid break) – 7.5 hpw

CASUAL (Zero hours) – ad hoc shifts – £12.21 ph

For the stability of Café staffing, candidates should have the right to work in the UK for a minimum of one year.

Firstsite is the East of England’s contemporary visual arts organisation where you can experience the most exciting developments in contemporary art, and explore the rich artistic legacy cultivated by the East of England’s unique landscape and character.

We are looking to appoint Café & Bar Assistants to our team. Reporting to the Café Services & Bar Manager, the post holders will contribute to the continued success of our café, bar and events:

• This is not a development role so extensive bar, waiting and cooking experience is essential as you will be required to hit the ground running; preparing, as well as serving, food and carrying out bar service during larger events as part of the role
• As bar service is required you MUST be over 18
• A commitment to excellent customer services is essential
• Reliability is essential

Please read the Job Description below for more information.

PLEASE NOTE:  Where we are advertising for Casual Workers you should be aware that this is not the same work arrangement as contracted employees.  There are no set roles or hours/days of work.  Shifts may be offered to you on an “ad hoc” basis, as and when there is a requirement for work to be done.  You are free to accept or decline such offers of work.  You are not guaranteed any or a minimum level of work and we are under no obligation to offer you further or particular periods of work.

Firstsite’s commitment to inclusion   

We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our objectives. Diversity of background, experience, perspective, are all important to us. Firstsite is proud to be an inclusive employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. 

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We aim to offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum requirements of the role and we look to anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments, as required.

How to apply for this role

To apply for the role, please send your CV and a brief covering letter that states how your experience and skills match the criteria listed in the job description.  Please confirm which rota(s) you are applying for. Please note whether you are applying for the contracted or casual role.

Please send your application to [email protected], together with a completed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form.

Deadline for applications:        9am – 25 Aug 2025 (or earlier if we receive a high number of applications)

Interviews will take place:        During w/c 1/9/2025 or before for suitable candidates

Potential start date:                  Immediate