About Urban HQ
Urban HQ is more than a café — it’s a creative community hub in the heart of Swansea, where people come to eat, work, connect, and create.
We're Hiring - Kitchen Assistant / Assistant Chef / Front of House
We’re looking for a flexible, reliable and trustworthy Kitchen Assistant (and some Front of House) to join the team at Urban HQ.
We need someone to work in a busy kitchen prepared to wash dishes, keep high standards of cleanliness and hygiene and prepare dishes under direction.
See the full job description here: Kitchen Assistant – Job Description
Essential Requirements
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
- Full, clean UK driving licence
- Ability to work flexible hours. post will be for 2 days a week, specifically Monday and Saturday but with potential to extend into the week covering Front of House, and some evening work to cover events.
How to Apply
Please send your CV, covering letter, and details of two referees to info@urbanhq.co.uk.
Application deadline: 4:00pm, Tuesday 8 September 2026
Interviews: First-round interviews will take place from 9 September 2026.
Who’s Behind Urban HQ?
Based in Swansea’s former police station, we’ve reimagined an underused building into a vibrant space for collaboration, events, and everyday inspiration, mixing ethical business with imaginative thinking.
Urban HQ is one of many purpose-led ventures by regeneration specialists Urban Foundry, who are led by Swansea-born Directors Dr. Ben Reynolds, Tara Tarapetian and Laura Reynolds, and supported by a small team of passionate people.
Urban Foundry transforms empty spaces into thriving places, delivers meaningful community projects, and supports clients with strategic insight. All with a focus on connection, creativity, and social impact.
Our Story
Urban HQ began life in 2022 as a pop-up café, a welcoming space for good food, conversation, and community. Since then, it has grown into a thriving café, business hub, and event venue.
In 2025, we expanded further to offer private offices, creating a home for freelancers, creatives, and purpose-driven organisations.
What We Stand For
We’re proud to:
- Support Swansea’s creative and independent scene
- Employ local people on at least the Real Living Wage
- Serve produce from local traders — including those from our own Uplands, Marina, and Mumbles markets
- Offer flexible, welcoming workspaces for purpose-led people
Urban HQ continues to evolve as a space where community and creativity come together, showing what’s possible when you put people and purpose at the heart of regeneration.
