Food & Beverage Team Member

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance 32 days

Job summary

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is seeking a Food & Beverage Team Member at Dunham Massey, Altrincham. The role involves welcoming guests, serving at multiple food outlets, and assisting the kitchen with basic prep in a fast-paced setting.

No prior experience is required; you’ll receive induction, food safety training, and opportunities for development. Shifts include weekends and bank holidays, with a fixed-term contract to 01-Mar-2027.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; eagerness to learn.
• Able to work in a team or on your own initiative.
• Strong customer service mindset and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Greet and serve visitors at food outlets and front-of-house areas.
• Support kitchen team with basic food preparation and food safety practices.
• Maintain appealing displays and clean, well-presented service areas.

Skills

Team player

People person

Willing to learn

Job description

The National Trust is renowned for its food and hospitality. We run 185 cafes, tea-rooms and restaurants all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and we'd love you to join us. We’re looking for a Food and Beverage Team Member. In this role, you’d be making a real difference to the work of the National Trust, as well as helping to give people a memorable day out.

This location is in a rural area, so please think about how you’d get here for work, before applying for the job.

Contract type: This is a zero-hour contract, meaning we can’t guarantee a set number of hours each week. While we aim to provide a consistent work pattern, flexibility is needed as schedules may change based on business needs. We’ll try to give as much notice as possible. The role includes weekends and Bank Holidays but does not require evening or split shifts.

Typical shifts will bevarious shifts including 8am and 9am starts till close around 5pm

Contract duration:Fixed term contract until01-Mar-2027

Salary: £12.75 per hour

For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.

What it's like to work here

Benefits: We want to help you look after the things that matter to you, such as saving for your future, getting a discount on your weekly shop, or encouraging you to find a work-life balance. Please read our package, below, to see what benefits we offer you. To find out more about what it’s like to work in a food and beverage team for the National Trust,

As a Team Member, we are looking for applicants willing to work FOH, dealing directly with people & back of house supporting the kitchen team with basic food preparation. a willingness to do both roles is essential. You’ll welcome and look after everyone who comes to the the various food outlets, with your love of working with people, your ‘can-do’ attitude and your desire to provide an outstanding service, you’ll be making sure everyone has an enjoyable time. This is a lively business that’s constantly on the go, so teamwork and adaptability are crucial.

You’ll be keen to understand what people want, to help them and to make recommendations. You’ll always keep the standards of food and drink preparation and presentation high. Using your excellent eye for detail, you’ll make sure all displays and signs are accurate and looking good. At times, you may need to help the kitchen team with preparing food.

We’ll give you an induction that fits the job, and training in allergens and food safety, plus any mentoring needed to help you in your role. You can sign up for further professional training and development if you wish.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.

Who we're looking for

No experience is needed, but we’d love to hear from you if you’re:

• happy to work in a team or on your own initiative
• apeople person, who cares about giving great service
• enthusiastic and willing to learn

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

National Trust place

Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 4SJ

Documents

Food & Beverage Team Member - Career Level A1.pdf

Requirements

Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK

Additional information

Closing Date: 20 September 2026

Equal Opportunities Statement

The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here .

Safeguarding Statement

The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.