Bar and Waiting Team Member - Indian Restaurant (fixed-term)

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Penrith; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Discounts on breaks and shops

Bonus scheme

Career development and in-roletraining

Supportive team

Job summary

Center Parcs UK & Ireland at Whinfell Forest is seeking a part-time team member to warmly welcome guests, take orders, serve food and drinks, and handle payments in a busy dining environment.

Full training provided; evenings, weekends and bank holidays are required. The role offers a supportive team, access to leisure facilities, and opportunities for career development within Rajinda Pradesh.

Qualifications

• No formal experience required; full training provided.
• Customer service-focused approach and positive attitude.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and seating guests.
• Taking orders and serving food and drinks.
• Handling payments and keeping the dining space tidy.
• Supporting bar service where needed.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Friendly demeanor

Job description

Whinfell Forest | £12.87 per hour plus an average of £3.97 per hour in shared tips*

Rajinda Pradesh serves vibrant Indian and Asian-inspired dishes made with fresh ingredients and bold flavours.

Serve up the flavour that turns a good break into a great one

What You'll Be Doing

• Welcoming and seating guests
• Taking orders and serving food and drinks
• Handling payments and keeping the dining space tidy
• Supporting bar service (age restrictions may apply)

What's In It For You

• Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
• Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
• Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
• A supportive, friendly team
• Career development and in‑role training

Your working hours

Please not this is a fixed-term contract until 14th January 2027

• Part‑time contract
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 64 hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays

About You

We're open to experience but it's not essential - we'll provide full training. You'll thrive in this role if you have:

• A calm, friendly and patient nature
• A focus on great customer service
• Confidence working as part of a busy, supportive team

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

Working here

Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW), isn't easily reached by public transport: Plan Your Journey.

Closing date: 18th September 2026

• Based on last year's company-wide data across Rajinda Pradesh.

At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.

We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging.We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.