Bar Staff (fixed-term)

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Penrith; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Discounts on breaks

Bonus scheme

Training & development

Job summary

Center Parcs Whinfell Forest is seeking a friendly part-time Leisure Bowl team member to welcome guests, take orders, serve drinks and ensure smooth service.

You’ll work evenings/weekends on a fixed-term contract until 10 January 2027, with shifts between 8:00am and 11:30pm and a guaranteed minimum hours in a 4-week period. 18+ and a positive, energetic approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Provide warm, friendly guest service to visitors.
• Take orders, process payments and handle transactions accurately.
• Maintain a clean, tidy bar area and support the service flow.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm welcome and excellent guest service
• Take orders, serve drinks and manage transactions accurately
• Keep the bar area clean and tidy

Skills

Guest service

Cash handling

Team player

Positive attitude

Tools

POS system

Job description

Whinfell Forest | £12.87 per hour plus tips

Be the difference between a good break and a great break

Join our Leisure Bowl team, where you'll be the friendly face welcoming guests and delivering exceptional service. You'll handle orders, serve drinks and play a key role in creating great experiences.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide a warm welcome and excellent guest service
• Take orders, serve drinks and manage transactions accurately
• Keep the bar area clean and tidy

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 note this is a fixed-term contract until 10th January 2027

• Part-time contracts, shifts fall between 8:00am and 11:30pm, varying between 4 to 8 hours in length
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes evenings and weekends

About You

• Due to bar service, applicants must be aged 18 years or over
• Ability to build rapport with guests and colleagues
• Naturally cheerful and friendly

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.

Closing date: 10th September 2026

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.