Summary
We’re looking for Bar Staff to support our weddings and events. We create memorable experiences across our places, from historic houses to beautiful landscapes. Our Weddings and Events operations play a key part in this, helping people celebrate some of life’s most important moments.
In this role, you’ll help deliver exceptional service to clients and their guests, ensuring every visit feels special. By offering a warm welcome, preparing and serving drinks to a high standard, and supporting the smooth running of each event, you’ll play an important part in helping us care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.
This location is in a rural area, so please think about how you’d get here for work, before applying for the job.
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Working Hours: This is a zero-hour contract, meaning we can’t guarantee a set number of hours each week. While we aim to provide a consistent work pattern, flexibility is needed as schedules may change based on business needs. We’ll try to give as much notice as possible.
Working Pattern: The role includes weekends and Bank Holidays, but does not require evening or split shifts. You'll mainly work Fridays and Saturdays, up to 12 hour shifts.
Contract duration: Fixed term contract until 31st December 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 11th June
Due to the requirements of the role, we require you to be 16 or above for this position.
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
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.
To find out more about what it’s like to work in a food and beverage team for the National Trust,
What you'll be doing
As Bar Staff, you’ll be a key part of our front‑of‑house team during weddings and events. You’ll focus on creating a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere for guests, serving drinks efficiently and professionally, keeping the bar area clean, safe and well presented. You’ll help with the preparation and operation of the bar, including basic beverage preparation, bar tending, restocking, and maintaining high standards of presentation throughout.
You’ll work closely with colleagues to ensure every event runs smoothly, assisting with tasks such as setting up and closing the bar, glass‑washing, room turnaround, or providing guest support such as shuttle access using the on‑site golf buggy when required. With your attention to detail and proactive approach, you’ll deliver outstanding customer service and make thoughtful recommendations that enhance the guest experience, while helping to maximise sales that support our conservation work.
We’ll provide you with a thorough induction, including training in alcohol licensing, food hygiene and health & safety, along with opportunities to build your bar knowledge and develop professionally as part of a supportive team.
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.
Who we're looking for
No experience is needed, but we’d love to hear from you if you’re:
1. focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
2. a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
3. well-organised and adaptable
4. willing to learn new skills.
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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
•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