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Bar Opportunities – The Commissioner’s House

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The Historic Dockyard Chatham, is the world’s most complete dockyard of the Age of Sail; a world-leading maritime heritage destination.  Committed to delivering exceptional experiences to all visitors, The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a welcoming environment that engages and inspires diverse audiences.

The Historic Dockyard Chatham, is the leading example of a mixed-use heritage estate, delivering outstanding preservation, an award-winning independent museum, commercial estate, Higher Education campus, leading film location and residential community.

As a registered charity, Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust employs over 140 staff and 300 volunteers, people are at the heart of our Dockyard community.  Our culture strives for excellence across the board and our team are hugely passionate and engaged in all aspects of our work.  From historic building preservation through the diverse re-use of our historic estate, to engaging the widest possible audiences in learning about the significance and history of the former Royal Dockyard; The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a workplace like no other.

Hospitality & Bar Opportunities – the Commissioner’s House & Gardens

Commissioner’s House reopens this June after a major restoration, and we are building a friendly, confident team to deliver exceptional service and help us welcome guests back into this remarkable historic venue. We are seeking Bar Team Members to support weddings, celebrations and private events in a setting unlike anywhere else.

You’ll play a hands on role in creating smooth, enjoyable experiences for our guests, whether that’s greeting arrivals, supporting event service, preparing and serving drinks, or keeping our spaces looking immaculate.

We’re seeking positive, reliable people who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a busy, supportive events team in a venue like no other.  If you enjoy working with people and delivering flawless customer service, come and join our crew.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining our team and wish to apply for this vacancy, please complete our application form and send it back to us along with a copy of your CV.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the vacancy will close when sufficient suitable candidates apply. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity

Completed application forms can be emailed to recruitment@chdt.org.uk or posted to:

Recruitment
Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust
The Fitted Rigging House
The Historic Dockyard
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4TZ

Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are not able to contact all unsuccessful candidates.

It’s all in the detail

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please take time to read the job description and person specification.

You can download the application form by clicking on the link below.

If you require assistance in completing the form or need to make your application in an alternative format, please contact recruitment@chdt.org.uk

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Feeling a little unsure?

Not sure if you meet all of the qualifications? Let us make that decision.

Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they feel like they don’t meet every qualification, when often they do. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunities

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, we aim to ensure a balance of representation and lived experience across our teams. We are committed to providing our employees with a work environment free from discrimination in which all can develop and thrive.

We acknowledge and value the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. The application process aims to ensure that no real or perceived barriers exist and we are committed to ensuring the process is transparent, fair and as inclusive as possible for all applicants.

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