Food and Beverage Assistant

Join us where the legend of Robin Hood lives on among the pines of Sherwood Forest

• Location: Sherwood Forest (Edwinstowe)
• Salary: £12.71 per hour
• Contract: 9 month Fixed Term Contract
• Working Hours: Part time, 24 hours per week
• Days of Work: 3 out of 7 days, including weekend cover

We have an exciting opportunity for a Food and Beverage Assistant to join our lovely team at Sherwood on a 9 month Fixed Term Contract. Be a part of creating special escapes in one of the UK's most iconic woodland locations, developing your skills while ensuring our cabins are beautifully prepared for every guest. Our cabins are dotted among the statuesque pines of Sherwood Forest, almost hidden from view. Here, where the legend of Robin Hood was born, you can immerse yourself in the great outdoors across 3,300 acres of magnificent woodland, a truly magical setting to work and grow.

About the Food and Beverage Assistant Role

As our Food and Beverage Assistant, you'll play a key role in the smooth running of our Forest Retreat, the welcoming hub of Forest Holidays. The Forest Retreat serves as a reception, shop and café, a place for guests to relax, refuel and plan their woodland adventures.

Unlike many hospitality roles, we offer a better work/life balance, with shifts starting no earlier than 8 am and finishing by 9 pm. This is your chance to work in a calm, natural setting while still delivering top quality service to our guests.

You'll provide friendly, efficient service across retail and café operations, ensuring every guest enjoys the perfect Forest Feeling from start to finish.

Your Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and provide exceptional customer service throughout their stay.
• Prepare and serve food and drinks in our café.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in all areas.
• Support stock control, restock shelves and assist with deliveries.
• Operate tills, handle payments and follow cash handling procedures.
• Work as part of a close knit team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety and food hygiene regulations.
• Assist with the set up and running of events and activities where required.

What Are We Looking For?

Our ideal Food and Beverage Assistant is friendly, professional and guest focused. You bring positivity and passion to everything you do and enjoy working in a team that values nature, service and community.

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in a customer facing role (hospitality or retail preferred)
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• A friendly and approachable attitude
• Attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
• A flexible approach to working across different tasks and shifts
• A passion for delivering an excellent guest experience
• A love for working in beautiful outdoor settings, come rain or shine

Who Are Forest Holidays?

Our business has been recognised as a force for good. Our holidays are unique, and so are we. We're a team of 800 people and stewards of 244.5 hectares of forest. We manage the land for conservation and create spaces in nature for people to stay. Our tucked away cabin locations are always thoughtfully placed. They're places to discover the wonders of nature and realise the part we all play in protecting it.

Why Join Us?

• Generous holiday allowance - take the time you need to recharge
• Performance based bonuses - earn a 5% bonus (paid quarterly) when customer service targets are met
• Enhanced parental leave - 24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay
• Long service awards and company events - celebrate success with your team
• Pension scheme - secure your future with our company pension
• One full paid day to volunteer - give back to a cause you care about
• Subsidised meals - discounted food when working on location
• Health cash plan and life assurance - covered by the company to keep you protected
• Wellbeing events and activities - focus on your mental and physical wellness
• Save on breaks - discounted and last minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your friends and family
• Hundreds of discounts - save on top brands across the UK

If successful in the role, any job offer will be subject to pre employment checks, including a basic criminal record check.

Pay Rates for Aged 16 and 17

16 years: £8.00 per hour

17 years: £10.85 per hour

Reasonable Adjustments

We're all about diversity, inclusion and bringing your authentic self to work. Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask - our team is happy to help.

Please note that we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status or veteran status, and will be treated equally.

Click Apply now to start your journey with us at Sherwood Forest (Nottinghamshire). Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!