Forest Holidays
Food and Beverage Assistant
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Food and Beverage Assistant
🌿 Food and Beverage Assistant – Part-Time (20 hrs/week)
📍 Location: Deerpark (Liskeard, Cornwall) 💰 Salary: £12.71 per hour (Under 18?* £8.00 (age 16), £10.85 (age 17)**)*
⏰ Working Hours: Part-time (20 hrs/week) 📅 Days: 4 days per week (3 x 4-hour shifts + 1 x 8-hour shift)
Where Woodland Meets Tranquility
Join our team at Deerpark—a secluded retreat nestled in forest valleys by an ancient millpond—where guests can escape to stunning natural surroundings and warm woodland hospitality.
About the Role
As a Food and Beverage Assistant, you’ll be the heart of the Forest Retreat, our welcoming café, shop, and reception hub. Your role ensures every guest feels at home while immersing themselves in nature.
Unlike traditional fast-paced hospitality, Deerpark offers a different rhythm:
- Starting no earlier than 8 am ➡ lets you enjoy natural light
- Closing by 9 pm ➡ balance for a serene workday
- A mix of nature and service ➡ perfect for those who love both hospitality and the outdoors
With your friendly expertise, you’ll craft the ideal “Forest Feeling”, blending top-tier guest service with a calm, purposive workspace.
Your Key Responsibilities
- ** café & retail service:**
- Warmly greet guests and deliver exceptional service throughout their stay
- Prepare and serve food, drinks, and refreshments in a retail and café environment
- Manage cash handling and till operations securely
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operations & compliance:
- Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and health & safety standards
- Assist with stock control, restocking shelves, and deliveries
- Ensure event and activity support (when needed)
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teamwork & hospitality philosophy:
- Collaborate closely with Forest Holidays’ diverse team (800+ members)
- Provide flexible support across tasks and shifts
- Contribute positively to the ** tark atmosphere**, reflecting the company’s ** values of nature, service, and community**.
Requirements & Fit
We’re looking for a emanaway and patient enthusiast who loves both nature and service. Ideal candidates bring:
✔ A passion for customer-facing roles, preferably in : (hospitality, retail, or similar)
✔ Strong communication & interpersonal skills, with a naturally friendly, approachable attitude
✔ Attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
✔ Ability to adapt flexible shifts and enjoy varied tasks
✔ A love for the outdoors—bucks despite fair weather!
✔ Britain & Cornwall connection? Even better—join a team that is part of the local forestry and holistic lifestyle.
Why Choose Forest Holidays?
Beyond great pay, here’s what makes us special:
🍃 Mindful Benefits & Flexibility
- Generous holiday entitlement: 3 weeks plus* recommended “green breaks” -📍 Discounted stays: Book short breaks at Forest Holidays or Sykes Cottages yourself or for friends & family
- Disco eat during shifts*
ukin corporate rewards: 🎁 Performance-based bonuses: (Earn a 5% bonus annual) *The bonus tied to hitting customer experience targets
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🦸 Financial & Social Wellbeing
- Verified pension scheme (to secure your future and S
- Health cash plan & life assurance for peace of mind
- 2 full paid days to volunteer: Choose a meaningful cause
🌟 Morale Matters
- Long-service awards
- **oltt events including social enlarged annual activities
- Wellbeing activities (keeping body and staff well)
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Equality, Diversity, & Flexible Recruitment
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➡ Reas? """ gle Adjustments – We are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process **submit your application.
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Next Steps
Commit to workwith us and leave your mark at Deerpark—where forests kar in a can’t help but smile: role.
Aimated to: thbat is with pre-employment checks (basic criminal record confirmation- **action application to begin your journey please!
🌿 Click “Apply” now ➡ let’s create the next unforgettable adventure.
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