Food & Beverage Team Member

Overview

The National Trust is renowned for its food and hospitality. We run 185 cafes, tea-rooms and restaurants all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and we're looking for a Food and Beverage Team Member to help give people a memorable day out.

Salary and Contract

Salary: £12.75 per hour

Contract type: Zero hour contract - we can't guarantee a set number of hours each week.

Contract duration: Fixed term until 3rd January 2027

What it's like to work here

Benefits: We wish to support your future savings, provide weekly shop discounts, encourage work life balance, and offer a range of supportive benefits. Please see the benefits package below.

Responsibilities

You will work primarily front of house, dealing directly with visitors. You'll welcome, serve and recommend food and drink, maintain high standards of food and drink preparation and presentation, keep displays and signs accurate, and assist the kitchen team when required. You will receive induction and training in allergens and food safety, with opportunities for further professional development.

Who we're looking for

• Happy to work as part of a team or on your own initiative
• A people person who cares about providing great service
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn

Benefits

• Substantial pension scheme - up to 10% of basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (salary criteria met)
• Perks and discounts at work (gym memberships, shopping, cinema, etc.)
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days based on length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme (subject to criteria)

Location

Cragside, Rothbury, Morpeth, NE65 7PX

Closing Date

Closing Date: 17th May 2026

Equal Opportunities Statement

The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination.

Safeguarding Statement

The National Trust is committed to safe recruitment processes to attract and appoint the right staff for this role. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk.