Food and Beverage Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider based in the beautiful Brecon Beacons is seeking a part-time Food and Beverage Assistant. In this role, you will create memorable experiences for guests by providing excellent service in a café setting. Responsibilities include preparing and serving food, maintaining high hygiene standards, and ensuring smooth daily operations. The ideal candidate is friendly, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in an outdoor environment. Flexible working times enhance work-life balance here.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Social events and awards evenings

Pension scheme

Subsidised meals

Up to 20% off for breaks

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role preferred.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly and approachable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and provide exceptional customer service.
• Prepare and serve food and drinks in the café.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

£12.00 to £13.00 per year, £12.21 per hour

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

13/02/2026

About this job

Be a part of making escapes to a cabin in the Brecon Beacons special Location: Garwnant (Brecon Beacons) Salary: £12.21 per hour Working Hours: Part-time, 16 hours.

Days of Work: 2 days out of
7. Transport: Please note that our location is not accessible by public transport.

Therefore, a valid driving licence and access to a car, or another reliable means of transport, are essential for this role.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Food and Beverage Assistant to join our Garwnant team Be part of creating special escapes in one of Wales’ most beautiful forest locations, surrounded by rushing rivers and 400 acres of Welsh woodland.

Develop your skills while providing outstanding service to our guests, gaze up at exceptionally starry skies in this Dark Sky Reserve, and listen to the cheerful songs of willow warblers.

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 Blackwood Forest.

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

A flexible approach to working across different tasks and shifts

A love for working in beautiful outdoor settings, come rain or shine

Who Are Forest Holidays?

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:

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

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 Garwnant.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity

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