Every year our villages fall under a captivating spell and transform into an enchanting Winter Wonderland. With twinkling lights, glittering decorations and Santa's Woodland Workshop, the forest comes alive with the anticipation of Christmas.
FESTIVE BAR AND WAITING TEAM MEMBER (Fixed-Term) | £12.37 per hour
All colleagues working in the following restaurants: Rajinda Pradesh, Huck's American Bar and Grill, The Pancake House, Sports Café, The Lakeside Inn, Forester's Inn and Vitalé Café Bar will benefit from the discretionary service charge we add to bills. The majority of our guests are happy to reward our colleagues for their excellent service.
We are looking for a team of Festive Bar and Waiting Team Members who love the spirit of Christmas and will help deliver the magic to our guests. You will provide a professional service, ensuring the highest standards are maintained to give the best possible experience.
Your day-to-day duties will include welcoming guests, taking orders, serving food and drinks, handling payments, maintaining a clean working environment and spreading festive cheer.
Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Elveden Forest (IP24 3TR), as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey
HOURS OF WORK
Please note this is a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2025.
We have various full and part-time contracts available with a variety of shift patterns. Flexibility will be required as our village is open 365 days of the year, so you may need to be able to work some evenings and weekends on a rota basis. These shifts will fall between 8am and 11pm and will include weekend working.
About You
Any experience of working in a customer-facing role is ideal but not essential as we will provide all the training you need, and you will be surrounded by a supportive team.
If you can bring the following qualities and skills then we'd love to hear from you:
* Good communication skills – with a patient and friendly nature
* Passion to provide great customer service
* Enjoy working as part of a team
About The Benefits
Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:
* Colleague Bonus Scheme
* Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
* Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
* Free use of our leisure facilities
* Discounted Center Parcs breaks
* 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
* Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
* An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
* Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications
If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application.
Closing date:
9th October 2025
Interviews to be held:
Ongoing
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
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