Description

 THE RHYTHM CAFE:

The Rhythm Café is a non-profit venture.

During the daytime we are a percussion shop that sells a variety of drums and percussion instruments to passing trade, mostly tourists.

In the evenings, and weekends, we hold daily drumming and dance workshops representing diverse rhythmic art forms from around the world.

Paid at rate of £6 per hour

Hours: 10.30-18.30 (8 hours)@£50 per day

½ hour paid lunch break

Employed on free lance basis – via weekly invoice.

Person Specification:

We’re a small organization with big dreams, and our staff are people who are willing to do what’s needed, take responsibility, work co-operatively with each other, in the interests of the organization as a whole. Staff may be asked to change shift or hours of work from time to time.

• Excited about helping us become the place where drummers from all over the world will come and meet and buy their instruments.
• Able to work flexibly as part of an inter-dependent team
• Pro-active, reliable, trustworthy and responsible
• Self-motivated and able to sell our products with pride and enthusiasm

Job Description

To form part of a small team working to create a community within the market, focused around drumming, and other associated traditional arts.

Shop responsibilities:

Opening and closing

Basic cleaning tasks e.g. tidying up, taking out the rubbish, sweeping and mopping floors, dusting instruments

Welcoming customers into the shop and into the community

Pro-actively engaging customers, demonstrating instruments, providing information about our organization, our community workshops and special events, and our other services

Serving refreshments

Handing out fliers to passing customers

Merchandise and Workshop Cash and Card Sales

Minding the shop – being vigilant as well as welcoming

Stock Taking

Send CV, referee details, and covering letter explaining why you are interested/suitable for the job to Somesh@drumjam.co.uk

Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 27/07/10

Interviews on 29th July unless otherwise arranged

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