Front of House Assistant

Front of House Assistant

Tyneside Cinema Closing date: Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Artform: Digital media
Role: Customer Service
Contract: Permanent
North East

Tue, 12 May 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are seeking a friendly, reliable Front of House Assistant to join our team. You will be responsible for providing a professional and positive experience for our guests across our cinema and hospitality spaces, as well as looking after our heritage venue.

Job Description

Front of House Assistants are custodians and guardians of outstanding customer service for all guests of Tyneside Cinema. You will support our guests when buying tickets at the Box Office, serving drinks at the Bar Caf or snacks at our concession stands, as well as seeing them into our screens. You may also be called upon to work private events, ensuring memorable experiences are created, while maintaining our venue to be clean and well presented.

Salary: £13.05 per hour
Contract: 12 hours per week
Hours: Shifts typically fall between 8:00 - 23:00, Monday-Sunday. Some overnight working may be required.

Please note, we can only take applications from those over the age of 18 years old

Job Requirements

Essential:
- Ability to deliver outstanding service to customers.
- Strong team player.
- High standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Adaptability and flexibility to cover various areas as needed.
- Health and Safety Awareness, knowledge of health, safety,
hygiene, and food safety standards.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to efficiently handle customer enquiries and issues.
- Commitment to upholding service standards.

Desirable
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Willingness to contribute to interdepartmental functions and
initiatives.
- Proactive in identifying areas for improvement.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Interest in film, culture and the arts.

Job Responsibilities

- Work collaboratively to deliver excellence in service to all of our guests in all spaces.
- Encourage customers to engage with the full Tyneside offer.
- Full product knowledge of the offer across all venues.
- Serve food, snacks, and beverages to guests to the highest standard.
- Proactively maintain high cleanliness standards to ensure that the venue is spotless at all times.
- Take excellent care of the building and adhere to Cinema health, safety, hygiene, and food safety standards.
- Provide cover in any area of the building or department on an 'as needs' basis.
- Contribute to interdepartmental functions and continuous improvement.
- Support with customer queries via email where necessary.
- Any other duties as reasonably requested by a Line Manager.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Front of House Assistant
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Digital media
  • Role: Customer Service
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 05 Jun 2026
  • Location:
    North East
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Job: Front of House Assistant

Job: Front of House Assistant

Organisation: Tyneside Cinema

Postcode: NE1 6QG

How to Apply

To apply for the Front of House Assistant role, please read the job pack on our website. You will be asked to submit a CV, cover letter (optional) and complete and application form.