Host - Temporary Winter Contract
Salary: £ 13.15 p/h
Terms: 0 hours contract, assignment ends 31/12/24
Hours: Flexible based on availability
Holiday: Calculated pro-rata
Reports to: Visitor Experience Manager
Location: Lightroom, 12 Lewis Cubitt Square
Deadline: 27th November 2024, 12 PM
ABOUT LIGHTROOM
Lightroom is a new permanent projection-based arts venue which opened in Kings Cross, London in February 2023. Created through a joint venture between 59 Productions and London Theatre Company, Lightroom creates remarkable artist-led shows for audiences in London and across the world.
We invite the world’s leading creative minds to use our vast space and revolutionary technology to create something completely new. Lightroom launched its first show David Hockney Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away), in 2023. The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks followed later in the same year. Lightroom aims to be the home of stories from the world’s most exciting voices across all disciplines of the arts, music, popular science or beyond.
Lightroom is located in King’s Cross on Lewis Cubitt Square, adjacent to Coal Drops Yard and Central St Martin’s. The innovative showspace was designed by 59 Productions in close collaboration with Haworth Tompkins, who designed the venue as a sister space to the award-winning Bridge Theatre. Along with a generous Foyer and gift shop, the space also contains a bar and seating area in collaboration with St John. In late 2023, Lightroom Seoul opened in the South Korean capital.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
In your role as a Host, you will be a part of our multi-skilled team, providing high levels of customer service to visiting patrons.
You may be asked to work across all elements of Front of House operation including Bar, Retail, Floor and Access. Your duties will include delivering exceptional customer service, assisting patrons with specific requirements, supporting your team with cleaning, ensuring the safety of the audience whilst in the building, and welcoming our audience members for performances.
Lightroom is open 7 days per week. There will be a mixture of daytime and evening shifts, requiring flexibility of available hours from our team. As this contract is for temporary Christmas staff you will have to work either Christmas Eve (24/12/23) or New Years Eve (31/12/23). Successful candidates should expect that a minimum of 1 shift per week will be scheduled for either a Saturday and/or Sunday with other shifts available throughout the week.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General
- Provide a high level of customer service to every customer visiting Lightroom.
- Assist and communicate with your fellow hosts to ensure the Front of House experience runs smoothly.
- Be prepared to assist in all areas of Front of House operations, including but not limited to bar, show space, retail and sales positions.
- Ensure that the customer journey from the front doors to the show space is as smooth as possible.
- Have a good knowledge of Lightroom as a venue and of the current show to be able to provide patrons with accurate answers to any questions they may have.
- Take responsibility for the assigned area you are working on as part of your shift and be the first point of contact in that area for the oversight of fire safety and first aid.
- Be aware of the relevant procedures in place for the eventuality of fire and first aid emergencies keeping up to date with fire evacuation plans and your role as part of it.
- To complete any reasonable tasks as instructed by Duty Managers whilst on shift.
- To treat customers with kindness, care and consideration whilst maintaining they are kept safe whilst in the building.
- To report and escalate concerns to Duty Managers whilst on shift.
Bar Operations
- Provide friendly, efficient bar service in a fast-paced bar environment.
- Have a good knowledge of all items available on the menu and be able to advise customers on allergens and other dietary requirements.
- Work well as part of a small team working to a very high standard and demanding timescale.
- Complete tasks such as stock counting as required.
- To use initiative in quieter moments and ensure the bar and the surrounding area is kept clean and tidy.
Access
- Give tailored support to access customers determined by their needs and how they want to journey through the experience.
- Delivery of excellent customer service including showcasing patience and kindness to those who require extra assistance.
- Be a proactive member of the access team in all aspects of the role including escalating concerns or raising ideas of additional measures that could be put in place.
Retail
- Assist customers with the purchase of items from the shop and provide an excellent level of customer service.
- Carry out the daily restocking.
- Have an excellent knowledge of items on sale.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Have previous experience in a customer facing role
- Have a keen interest in art and culture
- Embody passion for delivering excellent customer service
- Excellent attention to detail
- Naturally inspire others with your energy and desire to do a good job
- Have an open, engaging and friendly personality and be confident in interacting with the public
- Remain calm under pressure and resilient in meeting new challenges
Have a desire to work across multiple departments, each with their own way of operating
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter via the link below. Your covering letter should detail how you meet the criteria within the person specification and why you would like to be considered for the role.
We also kindly request that you fill in an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form via the link below.
Should you wish to reach out for an informal conversation about the nature of the role, please contact our Stage Door team via 0330 500 2148 who will direct your call accordingly.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications for this opportunity will close on Wednesday 27th November at 12 noon.
Should you require any special assistance with your application, please reach out via email to recruitment@lightroom.uk or call 0330 500 2148.
We look forward to receiving your application.
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity. We encourage applicants from different backgrounds and different experiences.