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'd love you to join us.
We’re looking for a Food and Beverage Team Member. In this role, you’d be making a real difference to the work of the National Trust, as well as helping to give people a memorable day out.
This location is in a rural area, so please think about how you’d get here for work, before applying for the job.
Benefits: We want to help you look after the things that matter to you, such as saving for your future, getting a discount on your weekly shop, or encouraging you to find a work-life balance. Please read our package, below, to see what benefits we offer you.
Hours: This role is an hourly paid, fixed term position. Wherever possible, we aim to offer a consistent working pattern, but we're looking for flexibility as it may be necessary for us to alter this pattern from time to time to suit the needs of the business. We'd give you as much notice of this as possible. The role will include weekends and Bank Holidays, however, there are no evenings or split shifts. Shifts will be mainly available at weekends, banks holidays and school holidays, however there is flexibility for mid week work also
Salary: £11.50 per hour.
Duration: Fixed Term Contract until 25 February 2026
Interview date: 1st & 2nd of March 2025
Potential start date: March 2025
For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.
What it's like to work here
At Greys Court we have a small but very dynamic team, we focus on excellent service through creating a great learning environment where we focus on our people, their skills and individuality. With the wide range of tasks to complete on each shift, there is always something new to learn, as a whole team we focus on meeting every customer need and have a very supportive environment which encourages all members of our team to reach their full potential.
We are looking forward to inviting more dynamic, flexible and positive thinkers to our team and supporting us thriving in 2025!
What you'll be doing
The role is full of diversity with an expectation to acquire the right amount of skills to become confident and capable in delivering excellence in customer service. The role will include aspects of:
*Barista
*Tills
*Table clearing
*Pot wash
*Food running
*Action food safety standards
If you have a positive can do attitude, passionate about great customer service and looking to broaden your skill set then we are ready to open new doors for you. We provide full training for each part of the role with opportunities for development in leadership, coaching and conducting training.
Who we're looking for
No experience is needed, but we’d love to hear from you if you’re:
• Happy to work in a team or on your own initiative.
• A people person, who cares about giving great service.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places