Front Of House Staff
The Art Workers' Guild Closing date: Wed, 30 Sep 2026
- Part time
- £25k-£30k
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
The Art Workers' Guild is looking for a new staff member to work front of house as part of the events management team, helping to manage the hiring out and use of the Guild's facilities.
We are looking for someone to cover our Saturday events with the opportunity to cover weekday evenings where necessary. Roughly 8 hours per week at £15 per hour.
The role involves meeting and greeting the external event organisers, ensuring their needs are met, setting up the rooms and catering arrangements, and clearing up and washing up.
We are looking for someone who can maintain standards of excellence in service and customer experience, and enjoys working independently, as well as part of a team.
Job Requirements
- Customer-focused
- Good communicator and welcoming personality
- Methodical approach
- Calm under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Problem solver
- IT skills: PowerPoint, ability to operate AV and sound systems
Job Responsibilities
Purpose of Role
To help manage the hiring out and use of the facilities: bookings, services, catering, room set-up and clearing up, and management on the day.
To carry out the day to day upkeep of the Guild premises
Maintain standards of excellence in service, quality of food and customer experience.
Room bookings
- Confirm arrangements with clients on the day: timings, AV and catering requirements.
Catering
- Lay out food and drinks ready for refreshment breaks, as per client requirements
- Clear up after each event
Venue management
- Set up rooms ready for clients
- Ensure door is manned during events
- Be on hand to assist with hirers enquiries during an event
- Wash and fold laundry
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Front Of House Staff
- Salary: £25k-£30k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Crafts
- Role: Catering & Hospitality
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Wed, 30 Sep 2026
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Location:
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Job: Front Of House Staff
Job: Front Of House Staff
Organisation: The Art Workers' Guild
Postcode: WC1N 3AT
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected] by midnight on Wednesday 30 September.
- Contact name: Emily Snape
- Contact email: [email protected]
About The Art Workers' Guild
The Art Workers' Guild is a membership organisation representing over 60 craft disciplines. Its aim is the promotion of craftsmanship and excellence in the applied arts. Housed in a handsome Georgian building at 6 Queen Square in the heart of Bloomsbury, the Guild provides a venue for kindred arts organisations, hosting some 400-500 events a year as part of its charitable remit.