We are looking for a part-time Bar and Restaurant Server to be part of our busy team during our forthcoming summer season.
* We are hiring these roles to start as soon as possible.
* Due to the rural location of the business, you must have your own transport as there are no direct links to public transport. This is also for your safety when leaving the site during the hours of darkness. We are approximately 5 miles from Lancaster Uni.
The role of the Bar and Restaurant Server is essential in ensuring guests have a great experience while visiting Wyreside Lakes. You will be welcoming guests in our bar and restaurant, serving alcohol and other beverages, as well as food. Cleaning to maintain health and safety standards is also an essential part of the role. Due to the nature of this role, you can expect to work weekends, which will involve some early starts around 8 am and late finishes after midnight. It is important that you are safe when you travel to and from work and are reliable and on time.
Responsibilities:
* Mixing and serving beverages.
* Taking beverage and food orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail.
* Satisfying customer requests in an efficient, timely, and pleasant manner.
* Assessing customer preferences and making drink recommendations.
* Providing a positive and friendly guest experience by interacting with customers.
* Taking customer payments both in cash and card and providing change as needed.
* Checking identification to verify legal age requirements for all customers.
* Keeping a well-stocked bar with an adequate supply of liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, napkins, straws, glassware, and other accessories.
* Cleaning the bar, tables, chairs, and work area to maintain a sanitary environment, including other customer areas such as toilet facilities.
* Organising the bar area to streamline drink preparation and inventory.
* Taking food orders from the customer and relaying them to the kitchen. Serving food items for customers at the bar.
* Complying with all food and beverage regulations.
* Limiting customer problems by restricting alcohol intake and attempting to curtail inappropriate behaviour.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable skills while working in beautiful surroundings.
Requirements:
* Previous experience of working in hospitality or front of house customer service would be beneficial but not essential as training will be given.
* Multitasking
* Attention to Detail
* Organisation
* Ability to Stand for Long Periods
* Strong Observational Skills
* Conflict Resolution
* Computer Literacy
Wyreside Lakes is a family-run business situated in over 120 acres of farmland at the foot of the Bowland Fells in Dolphinholme, Lancashire, about a 15-minute drive from the Lancaster University campus. On the estate, there are 6 fishing lakes with a superb stocking of coarse and pike, alongside beautiful woodland.
Our busiest times are weekends, especially bank holidays and school holidays. July and August are naturally our busiest months when you could expect to work the majority of your time with us. We are open to campers and self-caterers, who benefit from our catering facilities, including a bar, restaurant, and function room, as well as a 4-star camping and caravanning site.
Job Details:
* Job title: Bar and Restaurant Server
* Hours: 15 hours per week, typically Friday - Sunday with potential for early starts and late finishes.
* Duration: From February - October and MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK PEAK SEASON INCLUDING BANK HOLIDAY WEEKENDS AND SUMMER HOLIDAYS - JULY AND AUGUST.
* Location: Wyreside Lakes LA2 9XL. OWN TRANSPORT IS ESSENTIAL AS NO ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT.
* Rate of pay: In line with current minimum wage, increasing from April 2025 £12.21 for aged 21+, £10.00 for aged 18-21, £7.55 for aged 16-17. Annual leave will be accrued on a pro rata basis for seasonal staff.
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter ASAP to The Employment & Recruitment Service.
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