join the bunch

Banana Block is a living museum and events space set within a historic linen mill and inspired by the curious connections between Belfast and bananas. Peel the banana a little further and you’ll find a space for original ideas, creative learning and new connections.

 

 

Banana Block has already welcomed more than 100,000 visitors to events and activities from exhibitions and workshops to conferences and late-night events since opening in October 2021.

WE'RE HIRING

DUTY MANAGER

Reports to: Front of House Manager

 

We are expanding our team and want a creative, driven and enthusiastic Duty Manager. 

Your role would be to help and add to the overall coordination, management and supervision of Banana Block during your shift. 

 

Key roles & responsibilities for this role:

  • The safety and well-being of all guests/staff/partners in the building.

  • To ensure stock and sales are managed effectively for a profitable and ethical progression.

  • Converting business into repeat whilst promoting core values.

  • Manage staff ideas/disputes following due diligence.

  • Allow for a creative and efficient flow of work.

  • To have a comprehensive knowledge of all that BB offers.

  • To comprehend the facilities management systems.

  • To Build good rapport with all partners in the building.

  • Ensure staff are efficiently equipped with confidence and knowledge to provide high standards of service.

 

What you’ll be doing this year:

  • Contributing to the overall success and delivery of BB through effective management of time, resources and people.

  • Working towards targets and phases allowing BB to build on its clientele and partners.

  • Actively promote BB and deliver exceptional service.

  • Work with senior management on programmes and events.

  • Ensure the integrity of the business and core values are met on all levels of service presented by the BB team.

  • Engage in any training that is provided by BB for self-development and business development.

 

Experience working in a fast-paced hospitality or events environment is essential.

 

Hours: Casual (Minimum 10 Hours per week)

Rate of Pay: £12 p/h

 

If you think you’re Bananas enough to join the lucky bunch then send an email to: [email protected] with your CV by midday Wednesday 18th October!

 

FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM MEMBER

Reports to: Duty Manager on shift

We are seeking motivated and hard-working individuals to join our Front of House team.

Key responsibilities for this role:

  • You will deliver exceptional service through brilliant communication and effective workload.
  • You will help to create a sense of teamwork through enthusiasm and supportive approach to delivery of BB.
  • You will seek out opportunities to upsell BB and all that it offers, be aware of targets and actively engage in staff incentives. 
  • You will ensure you comply with all relevant legislation for a safe and hygienic working environment.
  • Standards of operation will be upheld for the integrity and reputation of BB and the people who come to the space, trying to integrate sustainability, community and cultural values into what you do.
  • “Honesty is the best policy”, encourage this amongst colleagues and guests, this will a maximise work and guest experience. 

What you’ll be doing this year:

  • Day time: Enthusiastically compelling people with the BB story and experience, Assist with the set up and take down for events, deliver first class customer service to visitors. Assist to keep the appearance of the venue clean and tidy  at all times.
  • Night time: running bar and FOH operations for late night events, ensuring guest safety and comfort, actively promote the business values, build rapport with vendors to ensure adequate knowledge of their product is being delivered.


Training Provided.


Hours: Casual

Rate of Pay: National Minimum Wage 


If you think you’re Bananas enough to join the lucky bunch then send an email to: [email protected] with your CV by midday Wednesday 18th October!