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🌲Work Where the Mountains Meet the Loch at Argyll🌲
* Location: Ardgartan Argyll (Loch Long)
* Salary: £12.21 per hour
* Working Hours: Full-time
* Days of Work: Your days of work will vary between Monday and Sunday.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Food and Beverage Assistant to join our Argyll team! At the edge of the Argyll Forest Park, pine-covered mountains sweep down to meet the shore of Loch Long where 40 cabins sit. A more perfect spot for a forest escape is hard to imagine.
As our Food and Beverage Assistant, you’ll play a key role in the smooth running of our Forest Retreat, the welcoming hub of Forest Holidays. The Forest Retreat serves as a reception, shop, and café—a place for guests to relax, refuel, and plan their woodland adventures.
Unlike many hospitality roles, we offer a better work/life balance, with shifts starting no earlier than 8 am and finishing by 9 pm. This is your chance to work in a calm, natural setting while still delivering top-quality service to our guests.
You’ll provide friendly, efficient service across retail and café operations, ensuring every guest enjoys the perfect Forest Feeling from start to finish.
Your Responsibilities:
* Welcome guests warmly and provide exceptional customer service throughout their stay.
* Prepare and serve food and drinks in our café.
* Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in all areas.
* Support stock control, restock shelves, and assist with deliveries.
* Operate tills, handle payments, and follow cash handling procedures.
* Work as part of a close-knit team to ensure smooth daily operations.
* Ensure compliance with all health & safety and food hygiene regulations.
* Assist with the set-up and running of events and activities where required.
What Are We Looking For?
Our ideal Food and Beverage Assistant is friendly, professional, and guest-focused. You bring positivity and passion to everything you do and enjoy working in a team that values nature, service, and community.
* Experience in a customer-facing role (hospitality or retail preferred)
* Great communication and interpersonal skills
* A friendly and approachable attitude
* Attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
* A flexible approach to working across different tasks and shifts
* A passion for delivering an excellent guest experience
* A love for working in beautiful outdoor settings, come rain or shine!
Who Are Forest Holidays?
We’re a Certified B Corp. Our business has been recognised as a force for good. It's what we’ve always known: our holidays are good for people and the planet. We’ve never done business as usual. Our holidays are unique, and so are we. We’re a team of 800 people. We’re stewards of 244.5 hectares of forest. We manage the land for conservation and create spaces in nature for people to stay. Our tucked-away cabin locations are always thoughtfully placed. They’re places to discover the wonders of nature and realise the part we all play in protecting it.
Why Join Us?
As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:
* Generous holiday allowance – Take the time you need to recharge
* Performance-based bonuses – Earn a 5% bonus (paid quarterly) when customer service targets are met
* Social events and awards evenings – Celebrate success with your team
* Pension scheme – Secure your future with our company pension
* One full paid day to volunteer – Give back to a cause you care about
* Subsidised meals – Discounted food when working on location
* Wellbeing events & activities – Focus on your mental and physical wellness
* Save on breaks – Enjoy up to 20% off. Friends and family also receive 15% off.
* Hundreds of discounts – Save on top brands across the UK
Pay Rates for Aged 16 and 17:
* 16 years: £7.55 per hour
* 17 years: £10.00 per hour
Reasonable Adjustments:
We’re all about diversity, inclusion, and bringing your authentic self to work. Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask, our team is happy to help.
🌿 Click ‘Apply’ now to start your journey with us at Ardgartan Argyll (Loch Long). Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
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