Hospitality General Assistant
The Outward Bound Trust – Eskdale Centre, Holmrook, West Cumbria
Salary: £26,208, plus great benefits. £12.60/hr. Real Living Wage Employer.
40 hours per week – part time considered. Permanent position. Live out.
Love working with people? We're looking for an enthusiastic, reliable hands-on team player, who will play an important role ensuring all our guests have a great experience whilst at our outdoor centre based in Eskdale.
Your job will be supporting the kitchen team prepare great food, which is freshly made every day, helping in the dining room, the bar, and supporting the housekeeping team.
It's a great working environment with the site comprising of a variety of buildings from the main house which is a Grade II listed building to more modern ensuite accommodation areas. Plus, there are amazing views over the tarn and grounds too.
What We're Looking For
* A friendly, approachable 'can do' attitude
* Strong attention to detail and pride in keeping spaces clean and welcoming
* Ability to work well as part of a team
* Flexible and reliable, with a willingness to turn your hand to various tasks
* Good time management skills
* Experience in hospitality or cleaning is helpful, but not essential – full training provided.
Unlike other jobs in hospitality there are no split shifts, and only very occasional weekend working. The working hours range from starting at 07.00 – 15.30 or 14.30 – 23.00, with a 17.30 finish on a Friday. Straight shifts. Monday – Friday.
Closing date: Monday, 22 September 2025. Interview date: by mutual agreement.
To find out more, including how to apply and the Job Description please visit:
Please send an up to date CV and a covering letter explaining the fit to the role to:
If you'd like to have an informal chat about the role before applying, please call Jay, Head of Hospitality on, during office hours.
PS... We know that confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect candidate'. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. Good luck
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,208.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* Do you have a Right to Work in the UK?
Work Location: In person