Food and beverage assistant

🌲Join us where the legend of Robin Hood lives on among the pines of Sherwood Forest 🌲

* Location: Sherwood Forest (Edwinstowe)
* Salary:£12.21 per hour
* Working Hours:Part-time, 18 hours.
* Days of Work:3 days out of 7.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Food and Beverage Assistantto join our friendly Sherwood Forest team! Be a part of creating special escapes in one of the UK’s most iconic woodland locations, developing your skills while ensuring our cabins are beautifully prepared for every guest. Our cabins are dotted among the statuesque pines of Sherwood Forest, almost hidden from view. Here, where the legend of Robin Hood was born, you can immerse yourself in the great outdoors across 3,300 acres of magnificent woodland, a truly magical setting to work and grow.


About the Food and Beverage Assistant Role

As our Food and Beverage Assistant, you’ll play a key role in the smooth running of our Forest Retreat, the welcoming hub at Forest Holiday. 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.


We’re looking for someone with:

* ✅ 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
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* ✅ 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 Sherwood Forest (Nottinghamshire). Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

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