Food & Beverage Team Member

About the role

The National Trust is renowned for its food and hospitality. We run 185 cafes, tea rooms and restaurants across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and we're looking for a Food and Beverage Team Member to help create a memorable experience for visitors.

This location is in a rural area, so please consider how you would get to work before applying.

Contract details

Contract type: Zero hour contract - we cannot guarantee a set number of hours each week, but we aim to provide a consistent work pattern and will give as much notice as possible.

Contract duration: Fixed term until 31 Jan 2027.

Hours & working pattern: Hours and days vary depending on business needs; to be discussed at interview.

Interview dates: Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th July 2026.

Salary: £12.75 per hour.

Responsibilities

As a Team Member, your main focus will be front of house, welcoming and looking after everyone who comes to the café. With your love of working with people and a 'can do' attitude, you'll help guests enjoy their visit. Your tasks include providing outstanding service, making recommendations, ensuring food and drink standards remain high, keeping all displays and signs accurate and attractive, and assisting the kitchen team with food preparation when needed. You will receive induction, training in allergens and food safety, and any mentoring required, with the option for further professional development.

Qualifications

• Happy to work in a team or on your own initiative.
• People person, caring about providing great service.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn.

Benefits

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10 % basic salary.
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children under 18.
• Season ticket loan.
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria).
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes and cinema discounts.
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus a holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

Location

Houghton Mill, Houghton, Huntingdon, PE28 2AZ

Eligibility Requirements

Compliance: Eligibility to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.

Safeguarding Statement

The National Trust is committed to safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions about your suitability, please contact the people service centre.

Closing Date

28th June 2026.