Food and Beverage Assistant

Forest Holidays; Kings Clipstone; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Performance-based bonuses

Enhanced parental leave

Long service awards and company events

Health & well-being platform access

Pension scheme

Volunteer days

Subsidised meals

Health cash plan & life assurance

Wellbeing events & activities

Discounted stays for you and family

Job summary

Forest Holidays is seeking a Food and Beverage Assistant at Sherwood Forest.

Join a team in this iconic woodland setting, serving guests across the Forest Retreat café and shop. Roles include greeting guests, serving food and drinks, restocking, and supporting events with shifts starting no earlier than 8am and finishing by 9pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles such as hospitality or retail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, approachable and guest-focused.
• Attention to detail and high service standards.
• Flexible to work across shifts including weekends.
• Enjoys outdoor settings and woodland locations.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and provide exceptional service.
• Prepare and serve food and drinks in the café.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in all areas.
• Support stock control, restock shelves and assist deliveries.
• Operate tills and handle payments with cash procedures.
• Work as part of a close-knit team to ensure daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and food hygiene regulations.
• Assist with set-up and running of events and activities.

Job description

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

• Location: Sherwood Forest (Edwinstowe)
• Salary: £12.71 per hour
• Working Hours: Full-time
• Days of Work: 5 out of 7, including evenings and weekends between the hours of 8am-8pm.
• Driving Licence: Due to the requirements of the role, a valid driving licence is essential

We have an exciting opportunity for a Food and Beverage Assistant to join our lovely team at Sherwood Forest.

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 of Forest Holidays. 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‑inked 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
• 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 team of 800 people, caring for UK forests and creating unique stays in nature where guests can truly switch off and reconnect. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real difference, and be part of something meaningful, you've found the right place.

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
• Enhanced parental leave - (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay)
• Long service awards and company events - Celebrate success with your team
• Access to our health & well being platform - Providing you with tools, resources and support to help you feel your best
• Pension scheme - Secure your future with our company pension
• Two paid days to volunteer - Give back to a cause you care about
• Subsidised meals - Discounted food when working on location
• Health cash plan & life assurance - Covered by the company to keep you protected
• Wellbeing events & activities - Focus on your mental and physical wellness
• Save on breaks - Discounted and last-minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your friends & family.
• Hundreds of discounts - Save on top brands across the UK

Please note: If successful in the role, any job offer will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a basic criminal record check.

Pay Rates for Aged 16 and 17

16 years: £8.00 per hour

17 years: £10.85 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.