Bistro Assistant

Job summary

Bistro Assistant Waterhaven Place Care Home, Sandpiper Road, Chichester, West Sussex

• Number of Positions: 1
• Job Category: Food Services/Hospitality
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: £14 - £14
• Region / Division: Waterhaven Place
• Business Unit: Catering/Hospitality

Job Introduction:

Some people serve food. You serve connection, comfort, and the feeling of being genuinely looked after.

We’re looking for a warm, attentive Bistro Assistant to join the hospitality team at Connaught Care—a luxury, all-inclusive care home group where mealtimes are as much about meaning as they are about menus.

With six beautifully designed homes already open and six more in the pipeline, Connaught is redefining what later life can feel like—elegant, personal, and full of small, beautifully curated moments. And our bistros are at the heart of that experience.

Whether it’s a morning coffee, a shared lunch, or an impromptu celebration, your service will help residents feel seen, valued, and right at home.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide friendly, professional table service in our home bistro and bar areas

• Support daily service of breakfast, lunch, drinks, snacks, and special events

• Build genuine relationships with residents, remembering their preferences and creating a sense of familiarity

• Keep the bistro clean, well-stocked, and beautifully presented at all times

• Work closely with the Hospitality Manager and culinary team to ensure a seamless experience

• Assist with setting up for birthdays, themed afternoons, or events—adding a little sparkle to everyday service

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in a customer-facing hospitality or service role (restaurants, hotels or care homes a bonus)

• A natural warmth and the ability to make people feel welcome within seconds

• An eye for detail and pride in presentation—whether it’s a cappuccino or a canape?

• A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine interest in making someone’s day better

• Flexibility and teamwork—you’ll be happy to pitch in wherever needed

Why Connaught?

Because here, service isn’t scripted—it’s sincere. We believe the bistro should feel more like a boutique cafe? or restaurant than a facility. As a Bistro Assistant, you’ll play a key part in creating that experience, day after day.

You’ll work in a beautiful environment with a supportive team, regular hours (no late nights!), and the joy of knowing your service truly matters. You'll also be part of a culture that supports you to Live a Life More Extraordinary, just like our residents.

If you believe great hospitality is about kindness, attention, and a little bit of sparkle—we’d love to hear from you.

 Benefits Include:

• Industry-leading pay
• Paid breaks
• Pay enhancements for Bank Holidays
• Free on-site meals
• Free uniform
• Free DBS check
• Annual Pay Reviews
• Continuous training and progression opportunities
• Annual Health Checks for all staff
• BLC reimbursement
• Salary sacrifice schemes including Pension, Childcare, Grocery, EV, and more.
• A personalised financial well-being platform
• A pension pot finder
• Access to a 24/7 GP
• An enhanced EAP with up to 10 free counselling sessions
• Life insurance of up to 4X your salary
• Access to digital cognitive behavioural therapy
• Personalised Life and Leadership coaching
• YuLife rewards - get rewarded to meditate, do puzzles, and exercise

....and more!

***All applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to live and work in the UK***

***We cannot sponsor***

Due to the nature of the role, this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.