VACANCIES

The Torch Theatre Company Ltd (the Torch), is a thriving award-winning theatre based production company welcoming over 80,000 visitors a year. Alongside our own company productions, the venue presents a high-quality artistic programme of theatre, music, and dance as well as a varied cinema programme, gallery and exciting youth, education and engagement opportunities.

We are now seeking to appoint a number of suitably qualified Elected Board Members who are passionate about the arts, especially live theatre, committed to delivering high quality and professional services and are dedicated to delivering the aims and aspirations of the Torch.

The successful applicants will become part of the Torch Theatre Board of Management (the Board) and will join up to 12 Elected Board Members and up to four Nominated Board Members who are County/Town Councillors.

The Torch Theatre is a non-profit-distributing limited company with charitable status with Board Members fulfilling two roles: first, as a Director of the Limited Company and secondly, as a Trustee of the registered charity. Each role has a slightly different purpose and is governed by a different statute. For consistency, the Torch Theatre Board of Management is known as ‘the Board’ and a Director/Trustee as a ‘Board Member’. The position is voluntary and non-remunerated.

We value diversity and positively encourage applicants from all sections of the community, particularly those under-represented across the arts. We are also keen to appoint new Board Members who can demonstrate one of the following preferred skill sets: Financial Management; Artistic Management; Human Resources (HR) and Fundraising. We are also keen to hear from those who with the ability to speak, read and write Welsh.

• Board Member - Recruitment Pack English (April 2025)
• Board Member - Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form English (April 2025)

Closing date for submission of applications is 12noon on Wednesday, 30 April 2025.

❉ Please note that Welsh language versions of the forms are available upon request.

The Torch Theatre are looking for individuals full of energy to join our Front of House team as casual Café Assistants. If you have a passion for customer service and have experience of Café work, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

As a casual Café Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Welcoming and serving customers visiting the Torch Café, in a quick and efficient manner always remaining calm in what can be a busy environment;
• All aspects of serving food and drink including operation of the ICR till system;
• Delivering consistent high quality customer service in what, at times, can be a very fast paced role;
• Clearing, wiping and tidying tables in all the Café areas, including washing up in preparation for service;
• Following all food hygiene and cleanliness procedures rigorously;
• Working in co-operation with other theatre staff to provide a seamless service across all of the catering operation; and
• Complying at all times with Torch Theatre policies and procedures

We are looking for individuals with:

• A 'can do' approach towards work;
• Previous experience working in a Café or retail environment;
• Excellent communication skills, confidence and self-motivation;
• An honest and responsible personality;
• Ability to solve problems at any given time;
• A willingness to be trained and confident in using the coffee machine and tills;
• Excellent attention to detail and punctuality; and
• Excellent team skills

Our Café opening hours are determined by our theatre and cinema programmes and will regularly vary. We therefore operate a shift/rota system with hours agreed in advance with the Front of House & Operations Manager. Some early and/or late shifts over the week, weekends and Bank Holidays will be required. Availability is therefore an essential requirement of this role.

We value diversity and positively encourage applicants from all sections of the community, particularly those under-represented across the arts workforce.

Applicable hourly Living/National Minimum Wage rates will apply.

If you are interested in applying for a casual Café Assistant vacancy, please provide an up to date CV and covering letter along with a completed Equal Opportunities monitoring form to Marcus Lewis, Senior Manager – Front of House & Operations, Torch Theatre Company Ltd, St Peter’s Road, Milford Haven SA73 2BU or email: marcus@torchtheatre.co.uk

Please mark your email: Confidential – Casual Café Assistant Application

Further details about the job and the Equal Opportunities monitoring form can be found below.

This is an on-going general recruitment campaign and applications will be considered upon an individual basis following receipt of a CV and covering letter.

• Café Assistant - Job Details English (April 2023)
• Café Assistant - Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form English (April 2023)

❉ Please note that Welsh language versions of the forms are available, please click on the Welsh flag in the top right-hand corner to access these.