Cellar Assistant

You will be responsible for the presentation, organisation, and efficient running of the cellar and bar areas, ensuring they are consistently well stocked, clean, and ready for service. The role also supports the preparation of other Front of House areas as required, helping to create a welcoming and professional environment across the venue.

You will play an important part in the set-up and smooth delivery of events, working closely with colleagues to ensure everything runs seamlessly and to maintain the high standards our audiences and clients expect. Alongside this, you will take ownership of stock management, including ordering, accurate record keeping, and the safe receiving and handling of large and heavy deliveries.

The role will be offered based on a permanent contract, at 37.5 hours per week (including weekends and evenings).

Your main responsibilities will be:

• The preparation of all bars, front of house and events spaces.
• The maintenance and good order of cellar equipment including beer lines, glass washers, ice machines etc.
• The control and good rotation of stock across the venue.
• Assisting with the set up of events including furniture layouts and refreshment provision.
• Administrative support including the use of telephone and computers along with our digital stock system.

Our ideal applicant will have:

Essential qualities:

• A proven ability to work self-directed and without supervision for periods of time.
• Previous experience working within a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Demonstrable experience of working with cellar equipment and experience of stock management.
• Bar and customer service experience.
• Experience of working with EPOS and digital stock management systems

Desirable qualities:

• Experience in event management

We understand that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to assist with their application. If you do, we kindly encourage you to keep the following in mind:

• Let your personality shine through: AI-generated responses can sometimes feel generic or impersonal. Your application is a chance to showcase your unique experiences, skills, and enthusiasm—make sure your voice comes through clearly.
• Show your genuine interest: A personal touch can make a big difference. Applications that reflect your own words and motivations often stand out more and help us get to know you better.
• Be accurate and honest: It’s important that all information you provide is truthful and genuinely reflects your background and experience.
• Prepare for the next steps: If your application relies heavily on AI, it may be harder to speak confidently about your experiences during interviews. We want you to feel prepared and authentic throughout the process.

The job description can be found at the bottom of our job advert on our recruitment portal located on https://www.mayflower.org.uk/about/jobs-and-opportunities/ . This is also where you can find the information of how to apply.

We are committed to ensuring a fair process for all candidates. For more details, please see our Diversity and Inclusion statement on our website’s jobs and opportunities page on the link above.

If you require any assistance or have any additional requirements to complete your application with the recruitment process, please contact the People & Culture Team at recruitment@mayflower.org.uk or on 02380 711800 ext. 0.  You can also contact us with any further questions you may have.

Interviews for this role will be held at Mayflower Theatre on 7th and 9th July.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.