Interview Process

The Process

Here at Brightside we like to keep our application and interview process simple for you – as well as finding out more about you we want you to find out more about us!

Hourly Roles

If you’ve applied for one of our hourly roles, then the interview process will look as follows:

  • A short interview, with the hiring manager to get to know each other
  • A short skills TRIAL, where you’ll be on the floor or in the kitchen
  • If successful, you’ll receive a contract and a Right To Work Check electronically

Management Positions

If you’ve applied for one of our management positions, then the interview process will look as follows

  • A short interview, with the hiring manager to get to know each other
  • A short skills, where you’ll be on the floor or in the kitchen
  • 2nd interview with the Operations Manager or Regional Manager
  • *In some cases a 30/60/90 day plan
  • Finally, if successful you’ll receive a contract and a Right To Work Check electronically

*Applicable to General Manager and Head Chef positions only.

What do we look for:

    FAQs

    Here are some questions that we get during our hiring process. If you have any
    additional questions please get in contact with us via recruitment@thelounges.co.uk or
    head to your local Brightside and speak to one of the managers.

    DO Brightside offer visa sponsorship

    Unfortunately due to the current Government requirements we do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

    what are the average working hours?

    • For our salaried managers the standard contract is 48 hours a week, with a 40 hour contract also available.
    • For our hourly team all our contracts are offered on a zero hours contract, you will be able to have a realistic conversation about hours during the interview.

    do brightside offer work experience?

    We can offer work experience, if you are interested please reach out to your local Brightside to see if they are able to support.

    DOES BRIGHTSIDE EMPLOY UNDER 18 YEAR OLDS?
    • Yes is the short answer
    • However whilst we do employ under 18s, due to the nature of our business there are some duties that under 18s are not able to perform. Therefore the best thing to do is speak to the manager before applying or during the interview process.
    DO I NEED EXPERIENCE TO WORK AT BRIGHTSIDE?
    • Yes and No!
    • If you are applying for one of our hourly positions e.g. Front of House Team Member or Kitchen Assistant then you don’t need experience, you just need a passion for hospitality and a willingness to learn. All training will be provided during your onboarding.
    • However if you are applying for one of our management positions, then yes you will ideally have experience in a similar position.
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