Bar Staff (fixed-term)

Center Parcs; Penrith; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes to leisure facilities

Spa access

Staff discounts on breaks

Discounts in shops/restaurants

Bonus scheme

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs Whinfell Forest is seeking a Bar Staff member on a fixed-term basis to support the Leisure Bowl team. You will greet guests, take orders, serve drinks and handle transactions while maintaining a clean, inviting bar area.

The role requires 18+ age, reliability for evenings/weekends, and a friendly, proactive approach. The contract runs until 10 January 2027, with shifts between 8:00 and 23:30, offering access to leisure facilities and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in guest-facing roles preferred.
• Ability to take orders and handle payments accurately.
• Friendly, cheerful and confident communication.

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

Bar service

Cash handling

Job description

Bar Staff (fixed-term)

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.

Working here

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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.