Job Description:
Job Title – FOH assistant
Pay – NMW
Start date – 1st June 2026
Hours - Zero hours contract but likely 20-30hours per week
This is a part time flexible opportunity where the number of hours worked can differ each week – likely to be approximately 20 - 35 hours.
Location – KNEAD Elkstone - We are in a remote location, so before applying, please ensure you are able to get to us. The full address is: KNEAD Elkstone, Elkstone Studios, Cheltenham GL53 9PQ.
About us
LARDON
We are a new Restaurant concept coming to the Cotswold: featuring European inspired small plates that are ingredient led and wood fired. This new concept will form a wider part of the already established and reputable food group which includes, KNEAD bakery as well as Jesse smith & WJ Castle Butchers. You’ll be part of a vibrant all-day operation — serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week, with lively supper service on Friday and Saturday nights.
We are an independent, high-quality restaurant and bakery focused on premium baked goods, brunch, wood fired food, coffee, and delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
Our LARDON family is growing, and we are looking for engaging and passionate FOH Assistants to join our team.
With amazing career progression, we will train and develop you every step of the way to be the best that you can be with the opportunity to build your career with us.
We offer:
- Work-life balance with scheduled shifts
- Competitive salary with potential performance-based bonuses
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
- Daily lunches.
- Free barista coffee and organic teas
- Birthday off with a gift voucher
- Staff events including Summer BBQ and Christmas party
- Training and development to progress your career
- 50% KNEAD & LARDON discount and 20% discount with Jesse Smith & WJ Castle Butchers.
- Internal schemes such as Refer a Friend and Employee of the Month
- Cycle-to-work scheme and blood donation voucher
- Opportunity to take creative input and influence across the kitchen
About you
As an FOH Assistant, you will be able work with the FOH Manager to provide an excellent customer and food experience.
You will be a fantastic ambassador of LARDON and able to engage with our customers, welcoming them and advising our great range of products, talking confidently and knowledgeably about the varieties and flavours of our ingredients.
Experience of a similar food, restaurant, or café environment preferred but not essential.
Main responsibilities
· Barista trained (preferred or those with café experience) and waiting on tables
. Working at the forefront of the bakery serving our customers with the ability to serve on our bar
· Champion full shelves, with 100% accuracy of fixed merchandising, appropriate POS, and pricing handle cash while using our till systems
· Learning about our products/production
· Assist store management team to ensure the store operates within internal audit requirements
If you would like to be part of our truly unique business – we would love to hear from you. Please contact us today!
To be considered for this role, you must send an email to [email protected] requesting an application form. You will not be considered if you have not submitted a completed application form.
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
